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Rickoff Family History

Rickoff Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Rockoff, Rieckhoff, Eickhoff, Wyckoff, Minkoff, Wikoff, Koff, Rycroft

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Where is the Rickoff family from?

You can see how Rickoff families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rickoff family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Rickoff families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Rickoff family living in Ohio. This was 100% of all the recorded Rickoff's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Rickoff families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rickoff 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 Rickoff ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Rickoff. 37% of Rickoff men worked as a Laborer.

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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
    37%
  • Farmer
    28%
  • Shipping Clerk
    19%
  • Salesman
    19%

What Rickoff family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 695 census records available for the last name Rickoff. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rickoff 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 56 immigration records available for the last name Rickoff. 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 63 military records available for the last name Rickoff. For the veterans among your Rickoff ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rickoff lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Rickoff life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Rickoff in 1964 was 76, and 63 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Rickoff

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rickoff 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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