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Rickerl Family History

Rickerl 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: Rickel, Rickert, Ricker, Rickers, Rickerd, Dicker, Picker, Bicker

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Where is the Rickerl family from?

You can see how Rickerl families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rickerl family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Rickerl families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there was 1 Rickerl family living in Nova Scotia. This was 100% of all the recorded Rickerl's in Canada. Nova Scotia had the highest population of Rickerl families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rickerl surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Rickerl ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Rickerl. 30% of Rickerl men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Rickerl women worked as a Teacher.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    30%
  • Farming
    30%
  • Bartender
    20%
  • Farmer
    20%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    100%

What Rickerl family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 280 census records available for the last name Rickerl. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rickerl 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 11 immigration records available for the last name Rickerl. 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 206 military records available for the last name Rickerl. For the veterans among your Rickerl ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rickerl lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2004, in the United States, Rickerl life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2000, and highest in 1967. The average life expectancy for Rickerl in 1967 was 95, and 80 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Rickerl

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rickerl 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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