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Rickenbacher Family History

Rickenbacher 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: Rickenbacker, Rickenbach, Rickenbaker, Eschenbacher, Rockenbach

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Where is the Rickenbacher family from?

You can see how Rickenbacher families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rickenbacher family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Rickenbacher families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 5 Rickenbacher families living in Ohio. This was about 45% of all the recorded Rickenbacher's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Rickenbacher families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rickenbacher surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Rickenbacher ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Milker and Bookkeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Rickenbacher. 25% of Rickenbacher men worked as a Milker and 50% of Rickenbacher women worked as a Bookkeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Rickenbacher were Salesman and Teacher.

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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

  • Milker
    25%
  • Carpenter
    25%
  • Laborer
    17%
  • Salesman
    17%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Bookkeeper
    50%
  • Teacher
    50%

What Rickenbacher family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 675 census records available for the last name Rickenbacher. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rickenbacher 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 163 immigration records available for the last name Rickenbacher. 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 88 military records available for the last name Rickenbacher. For the veterans among your Rickenbacher ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rickenbacher lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2003, in the United States, Rickenbacher life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Rickenbacher in 1964 was 69, and 76 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Rickenbacher

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rickenbacher 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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