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Rickner Family History

Rickner Surname Meaning

Americanized form of German Richner.

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


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Where is the Rickner family from?

You can see how Rickner families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rickner family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Rickner families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 4 Rickner families living in Alberta. This was about 57% of all the recorded Rickner's in Canada. Alberta had the highest population of Rickner families in 1911.
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What did your Rickner ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Marchande
    100%

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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Rickner. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rickner 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 169 immigration records available for the last name Rickner. 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 525 military records available for the last name Rickner. For the veterans among your Rickner ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rickner lifespan?

Between 1944 and 2003, in the United States, Rickner life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1944, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Rickner in 1944 was 19, and 82 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rickner 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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