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Rickerson Family History

Rickerson Surname Meaning

Possibly an altered form of German Rickertsen a patronymic from Richard or Rickert.

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


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Where is the Rickerson family from?

You can see how Rickerson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rickerson family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Rickerson families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 29 Rickerson families living in Nova Scotia. This was about 59% of all the recorded Rickerson's in Canada. Nova Scotia had the highest population of Rickerson families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rickerson 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 Rickerson ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Cook were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Rickerson. 29% of Rickerson men worked as a Laborer and 20% of Rickerson women worked as a Cook. Some less common occupations for Americans named Rickerson were Truck Driver and Housekeeper.

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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
    29%
  • Farmer
    25%
  • Salesman
    7%
  • Truck Driver
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Cook
    20%
  • Maid
    18%
  • Seamstress
    15%
  • Housekeeper
    13%

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Census Records

There are 8,000 census records available for the last name Rickerson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rickerson 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 320 immigration records available for the last name Rickerson. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Rickerson. For the veterans among your Rickerson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rickerson lifespan?

Between 1953 and 2004, in the United States, Rickerson life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1953, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Rickerson in 1953 was 54, and 83 in 2004.

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