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Rickels Family History

Rickels Surname Meaning

German: patronymic from Rickel 3 or possibly Richel.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Rickels family from?

You can see how Rickels families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rickels family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Rickels families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 7 Rickels families living in Ontario. This was about 78% of all the recorded Rickels's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Rickels families in 1911.
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What did your Rickels ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Rickels. 28% of Rickels men worked as a Laborer and 20% of Rickels women worked as a Clerk. Some less common occupations for Americans named Rickels were Labor and Clerical.

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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
    28%
  • Farmer
    26%
  • Salesman
    12%
  • Labor
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    20%
  • Farm Assistant
    14%
  • Stenographer
    14%
  • Clerical
    14%

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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Rickels. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rickels 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 223 immigration records available for the last name Rickels. 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 556 military records available for the last name Rickels. For the veterans among your Rickels ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rickels lifespan?

Between 1944 and 2004, in the United States, Rickels life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1944, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Rickels in 1944 was 43, and 84 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rickels 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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