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Rickbeil Family History

Rickbeil 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: Rickel, Bickel, Pickel, Sickel, Lickteig, Rockwell, Brickel, Bicknell

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Where is the Rickbeil family from?

You can see how Rickbeil families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rickbeil family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Rickbeil families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 6 Rickbeil families living in Dakota Territory. This was 100% of all the recorded Rickbeil's in USA. Dakota Territory had the highest population of Rickbeil families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rickbeil surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Rickbeil ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Rickbeil. 50% of Rickbeil men worked as a Farmer. .

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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
    50%
  • Farm Laborer
    30%
  • Proprietor
    20%
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What Rickbeil family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 295 census records available for the last name Rickbeil. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rickbeil 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 11 immigration records available for the last name Rickbeil. 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 39 military records available for the last name Rickbeil. For the veterans among your Rickbeil ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rickbeil lifespan?

Between 1971 and 2003, in the United States, Rickbeil life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Rickbeil in 1971 was 84, and 79 in 2003.

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