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Riklin Family History

Riklin 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: Rivlin, Timlin, Brislin, Acklin, Rolin, Killin, Raglin, Rifkin

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Where is the Riklin family from?

You can see how Riklin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Riklin family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Riklin families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 4 Riklin families living in Manitoba. This was 100% of all the recorded Riklin's in Canada. Manitoba had the highest population of Riklin families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Riklin surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 93 census records available for the last name Riklin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Riklin 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 139 immigration records available for the last name Riklin. 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 20 military records available for the last name Riklin. For the veterans among your Riklin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Riklin lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2004, in the United States, Riklin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Riklin in 1967 was 60, and 95 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Riklin 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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