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Rickay Family History

Rickay 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: Rickey, Richey, Micka, Rickel, Ricken, Ricks, Mckay, Rickman, Trickey

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Where is the Rickay family from?

You can see how Rickay families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rickay family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Rickay families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 2 Rickay families living in Quebec. This was 100% of all the recorded Rickay's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Rickay families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rickay 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 68 census records available for the last name Rickay. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rickay 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 12 immigration records available for the last name Rickay. 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 3 military records available for the last name Rickay. For the veterans among your Rickay ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rickay lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rickay 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.

Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Rickay

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