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Rickenbaker Family History

Rickenbaker Name Meaning

Variant of Rickenbacker .

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


Similar surnames: Reichenbach, Rickenbacker, Rickenbach, Renaker, Wickenhauser

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Where is the Rickenbaker family from?

You can see how Rickenbaker families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rickenbaker family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Rickenbaker families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 8 Rickenbaker families living in South Carolina. This was 100% of all the recorded Rickenbaker's in USA. South Carolina had the highest population of Rickenbaker families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rickenbaker surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Rickenbaker ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Farm Laborer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Rickenbaker. 54% of Rickenbaker men worked as a Farmer and 34% of Rickenbaker women worked as a Farm Laborer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Rickenbaker were Salesman 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
    54%
  • Laborer
    18%
  • Farm Laborer
    15%
  • Salesman
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Farm Laborer
    34%
  • Clerk
    23%
  • Saleslady
    23%
  • Teacher
    23%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Rickenbaker. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rickenbaker 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 88 immigration records available for the last name Rickenbaker. 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 248 military records available for the last name Rickenbaker. For the veterans among your Rickenbaker ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rickenbaker lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2004, in the United States, Rickenbaker life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1958, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Rickenbaker in 1958 was 50, and 89 in 2004.

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