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Rickenbacker Family History

Rickenbacker Name Meaning

Americanized form of German Rickenbacher: habitational name for someone from Rickenbach (see Rickenbach ). The surname Rickenbacher is very rare in Germany.

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


Similar surnames: Crickenberger, Ellenbecker, Blankenbaker, Rickenbach, Rinkenberger

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Where is the Rickenbacker family from?

You can see how Rickenbacker families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rickenbacker family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Rickenbacker families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 59 Rickenbacker families living in South Carolina. This was about 92% of all the recorded Rickenbacker's in USA. South Carolina had the highest population of Rickenbacker families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rickenbacker surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Rickenbacker ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Bookkeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Rickenbacker. 25% of Rickenbacker men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Rickenbacker women worked as a Bookkeeper. .

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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
    25%
  • Laborer
    17%
  • Salesman
    13%
  • Clerk
    13%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Bookkeeper
    100%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Rickenbacker. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rickenbacker 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 147 immigration records available for the last name Rickenbacker. 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 511 military records available for the last name Rickenbacker. For the veterans among your Rickenbacker ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rickenbacker lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2003, in the United States, Rickenbacker life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 1970. The average life expectancy for Rickenbacker in 1957 was 53, and 65 in 2003.

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