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Rickinger Family History

Rickinger 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: Sickinger, Ridinger, Riedinger, Ritzinger, Risinger, Eichinger

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Where is the Rickinger family from?

You can see how Rickinger families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rickinger family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Rickinger families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 5 Rickinger families living in New York. This was about 63% of all the recorded Rickinger's in USA. New York had the highest population of Rickinger families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rickinger surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Rickinger ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 104 census records available for the last name Rickinger. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rickinger 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 40 immigration records available for the last name Rickinger. 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 49 military records available for the last name Rickinger. For the veterans among your Rickinger ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rickinger lifespan?

Between 1967 and 1983, in the United States, Rickinger life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1967, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Rickinger in 1967 was 60, and 78 in 1983.

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