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Reickert Family History

Reickert Name 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: Rickert, Feickert, Reichert, Weickert, Dickert, Recker, Reicher

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Where is the Reickert family from?

You can see how Reickert families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Reickert family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Reickert families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 12 Reickert families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 40% of all the recorded Reickert's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Reickert families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Reickert surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Reickert ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Saleslady were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Reickert. 41% of Reickert men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Reickert women worked as a Saleslady. .

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    41%
  • Laborer
    22%
  • Salesman
    13%
  • Janitor
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Saleslady
    100%
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What Reickert family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 838 census records available for the last name Reickert. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Reickert 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 164 immigration records available for the last name Reickert. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 129 military records available for the last name Reickert. For the veterans among your Reickert ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Reickert lifespan?

Between 1963 and 1997, in the United States, Reickert life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Reickert in 1963 was 58, and 87 in 1997.

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