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Rickus Family History

Rickus Surname Meaning

unexplained.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Rickus family from?

You can see how Rickus families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rickus family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Rickus families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1911 there were 5 Rickus families living in Manitoba. This was 100% of all the recorded Rickus's in Canada. Manitoba had the highest population of Rickus families in 1911.
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What did your Rickus ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Rickus. 17% of Rickus men worked as a Farmer and 43% of Rickus women worked as a Teacher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Rickus were Cutter and Housewife.

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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

  • Farmer
    17%
  • Salesman
    17%
  • Attendant
    12%
  • Cutter
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    43%
  • Laborer
    29%
  • Housewife
    29%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Rickus. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rickus 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 118 immigration records available for the last name Rickus. 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 207 military records available for the last name Rickus. For the veterans among your Rickus ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rickus lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2004, in the United States, Rickus life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Rickus in 1966 was 80, and 79 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rickus 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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