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Rickon Family History

Rickon 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: Ricken, Rickson, Rigdon, Pichon, Picken, Picon, Erickson, Rickel

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Where is the Rickon family from?

You can see how Rickon families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rickon family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Rickon families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there was 1 Rickon family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Rickon's in USA. New York had the highest population of Rickon families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rickon surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Rickon ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Rickon. 42% of Rickon 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
    42%
  • Farm Laborer
    25%
  • Machinist
    17%
  • Manager
    17%
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Census Records

There are 552 census records available for the last name Rickon. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rickon 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 35 immigration records available for the last name Rickon. 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 37 military records available for the last name Rickon. For the veterans among your Rickon ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rickon lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2003, in the United States, Rickon life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1997, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Rickon in 1968 was 89, and 78 in 2003.

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