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Rickabaugh Name Meaning

Altered form of German Rickenbach or Reichenbach .

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


Similar surnames: Limbaugh, Seabaugh, Highbaugh, Redenbaugh, Raudabaugh, Lookabaugh

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Where is the Rickabaugh family from?

You can see how Rickabaugh families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rickabaugh family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Rickabaugh families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 6 Rickabaugh families living in Ohio. This was about 43% of all the recorded Rickabaugh's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Rickabaugh families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rickabaugh surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Rickabaugh ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Bookkeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Rickabaugh. 20% of Rickabaugh men worked as a Farmer and 24% of Rickabaugh women worked as a Bookkeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Rickabaugh were Janitor and Teacher. .

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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
    20%
  • Laborer
    18%
  • Carpenter
    9%
  • Janitor
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Bookkeeper
    24%
  • Housewife
    24%
  • Stenographer
    24%
  • Teacher
    18%
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Census Records

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Passenger Lists

There are 88 immigration records available for the last name Rickabaugh. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Rickabaugh. For the veterans among your Rickabaugh ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rickabaugh lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2004, in the United States, Rickabaugh life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Rickabaugh in 1957 was 58, and 67 in 2004.

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