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Rickerd Family History

Rickerd Surname Meaning

English: variant of Rickard.

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


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Where is the Rickerd family from?

You can see how Rickerd families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rickerd family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Rickerd families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 5 Rickerd families living in Manitoba. This was about 71% of all the recorded Rickerd's in Canada. Manitoba had the highest population of Rickerd families in 1911.
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What did your Rickerd ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Journalier was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Rickerd. 100% of Rickerd men worked as a Journalier.

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1921

  • Journalier
    100%

What Rickerd family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Rickerd. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rickerd 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 105 immigration records available for the last name Rickerd. 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 425 military records available for the last name Rickerd. For the veterans among your Rickerd ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rickerd lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Rickerd life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2002, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Rickerd in 1963 was 72, and 62 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rickerd 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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