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Rickle Family History

Rickle Surname Meaning

Americanized form of German Rickel.

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


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Where is the Rickle family from?

You can see how Rickle families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rickle family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Rickle families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 14 Rickle families living in Manitoba. This was about 64% of all the recorded Rickle's in Canada. Manitoba had the highest population of Rickle families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rickle 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 Rickle ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Reporter were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Rickle. 35% of Rickle men worked as a Farmer and 50% of Rickle women worked as a Reporter. Some less common occupations for Americans named Rickle were Carpenter and Housework.

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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

  • Farmer
    35%
  • Laborer
    20%
  • Clerk
    10%
  • Carpenter
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Reporter
    50%
  • Housework
    50%

What Rickle family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Rickle. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rickle 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 316 immigration records available for the last name Rickle. 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 281 military records available for the last name Rickle. For the veterans among your Rickle ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rickle lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Rickle life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1990, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Rickle in 1963 was 90, and 58 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Rickle

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rickle 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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