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Rickettson Family History

Rickettson 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: Ricketson, Rickerson, Ricketts, Bickerton, Rickson, Nickelson

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Where is the Rickettson family from?

You can see how Rickettson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rickettson family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 5 Rickettson families living in New York. This was about 63% of all the recorded Rickettson's in USA. New York had the highest population of Rickettson families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rickettson surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Rickettson ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Rickettson ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 168 census records available for the last name Rickettson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rickettson 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 20 immigration records available for the last name Rickettson. 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 11 military records available for the last name Rickettson. For the veterans among your Rickettson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rickettson lifespan?

Between 1965 and 1986, in the United States, Rickettson life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 1965. The average life expectancy for Rickettson in 1965 was 79, and 72 in 1986.

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