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Rickner Name Meaning

Americanized form of German Richner .

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


Similar surnames: Dicker, Brickner, Ricker, Rucker, Ficker, Recker, Tickner, Richner

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Where is the Rickner family from?

You can see how Rickner families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rickner family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Rickner families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 3 Rickner families living in Ohio. This was about 75% of all the recorded Rickner's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Rickner families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rickner surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Rickner ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Rickner. 20% of Rickner men worked as a Farmer and 28% of Rickner women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Rickner were Farm Laborer and Housework. .

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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
    20%
  • Salesman
    12%
  • Laborer
    12%
  • Farm Laborer
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    28%
  • Lunch Room
    19%
  • Stenographer
    19%
  • Housework
    19%
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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Rickner. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rickner 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 169 immigration records available for the last name Rickner. 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 525 military records available for the last name Rickner. For the veterans among your Rickner ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rickner lifespan?

Between 1944 and 2003, in the United States, Rickner life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1944, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Rickner in 1944 was 19, and 82 in 2003.

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