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Rickena Family History

Rickena 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: Ricken, Picken, Rickel, Rickert, Mickens, Richens, Rickey, Ricke

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Where is the Rickena family from?

You can see how Rickena families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rickena family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 13 Rickena families living in Iowa. This was 100% of all the recorded Rickena's in USA. Iowa had the highest population of Rickena families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rickena 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 180 census records available for the last name Rickena. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rickena 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 17 immigration records available for the last name Rickena. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 1 military records available for the last name Rickena. For the veterans among your Rickena ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rickena lifespan?

Between 1969 and 1991, in the United States, Rickena life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Rickena in 1969 was 67, and 79 in 1991.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rickena 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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