This page needs Javascript enabled in order to work properly. Click here for instructions on how to enable it in your browser.
Surname Header Image
Get access to Rickelmann family records.Start a 14-Day Free Trial

Rickelmann Family History

Rickelmann 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: Rickelman, Winkelmann, Dickmann, Ackermann, Michelman, Deckelman

Search for a relative to learn more about your family history.

Hint: Try searching for a relative alive in 1940.

Where is the Rickelmann family from?

You can see how Rickelmann families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rickelmann family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Rickelmann families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 9 Rickelmann families living in Illinois. This was about 50% of all the recorded Rickelmann's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Rickelmann families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rickelmann surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
Mapbox
© Mapbox © OpenStreetMap Improve this map

What Rickelmann family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 185 census records available for the last name Rickelmann. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rickelmann census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

Search Canadian census records for Rickelmann

Passenger Lists

There are 40 immigration records available for the last name Rickelmann. 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.

View all Rickelmann immigration records

Draft Cards

There are 48 military records available for the last name Rickelmann. For the veterans among your Rickelmann ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

View all Rickelmann military records

You've only scratched the surface of Rickelmann family history

Discover More

What is the average Rickelmann lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2004, in the United States, Rickelmann life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1989, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Rickelmann in 1968 was 85, and 82 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Rickelmann

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rickelmann 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.

Discover the unique achievements of ancestors in the Rickelmann family tree

Explore Your Tree
Search for another surname
Enter last name/surname
Start a 14-Day Free Trial