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Rickefus Family History

Rickefus 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: Ricklefs, Ricketts, Rickels, Rickers, Rickel, Ricken, Vickers

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Where is the Rickefus family from?

You can see how Rickefus families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rickefus family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 3 Rickefus families living in Maryland. This was 100% of all the recorded Rickefus's in USA. Maryland had the highest population of Rickefus families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 15 census records available for the last name Rickefus. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rickefus 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Rickefus. 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 13 military records available for the last name Rickefus. For the veterans among your Rickefus ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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