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Rikhoff Family History

Rikhoff 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: Eckhoff, Rieckhoff, Eickhoff, Niehoff, Imhoff, Bishoff, Wikoff, Hoff

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Where is the Rikhoff family from?

You can see how Rikhoff families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rikhoff family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Rikhoff families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 7 Rikhoff families living in Ohio. This was about 58% of all the recorded Rikhoff's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Rikhoff families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rikhoff surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Rikhoff ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 180 census records available for the last name Rikhoff. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rikhoff 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 22 immigration records available for the last name Rikhoff. 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 21 military records available for the last name Rikhoff. For the veterans among your Rikhoff ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rikhoff lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2004, in the United States, Rikhoff life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Rikhoff in 1959 was 62, and 93 in 2004.

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