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Ricklefs Family History

Ricklefs Surname Meaning

East Frisian, North Frisian, and North German are patronymic names derived from Frisian personal names.

These names are composed of specific elements that have significant meanings.

One of the main elements is rīc, which translates to ‘power(ful)’, suggesting strength or authority.

The other elements include lef and leib, both of which mean ‘body’ or ‘life’.

Together, these components reflect important cultural and linguistic ties to the Frisian heritage.

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


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You can see how Ricklefs families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ricklefs family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Ricklefs families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there was 1 Ricklefs family living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Ricklefs's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Ricklefs families in 1911.
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What did your Ricklefs ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Ricklefs. 56% of Ricklefs men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Ricklefs women worked as a 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

  • Farmer
    56%
  • Farming
    10%
  • Truck Driver
    7%
  • Laborer
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    100%

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Census Records

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Passenger Lists

There are 777 immigration records available for the last name Ricklefs. 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 327 military records available for the last name Ricklefs. For the veterans among your Ricklefs ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ricklefs lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2004, in the United States, Ricklefs life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1967, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Ricklefs in 1959 was 55, and 51 in 2004.

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