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Rikoff Family History

Rikoff Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Wikoff, Koff, Rosoff, Skoff, Riff, Rogoff, Minkoff, Ruoff, Roff

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Where is the Rikoff family from?

You can see how Rikoff families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rikoff family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Rikoff families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 3 Rikoff families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Rikoff's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Rikoff families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rikoff surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 163 census records available for the last name Rikoff. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rikoff census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger Lists

There are 24 immigration records available for the last name Rikoff. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 14 military records available for the last name Rikoff. For the veterans among your Rikoff ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rikoff lifespan?

Between 1970 and 2001, in the United States, Rikoff life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Rikoff in 1970 was 62, and 91 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rikoff ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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