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Rickun Family History

Rickun 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, Picken, Rickel, Rifkin, Ricks, Rickman, Rickson, Pickup

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Where is the Rickun family from?

Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rickun surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Rickun ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Clerk was the top reported job for people in the USA named Rickun. 100% of Rickun women worked as a Clerk. .

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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 Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    100%
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Census Records

There are 50 census records available for the last name Rickun. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rickun 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 5 immigration records available for the last name Rickun. 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 17 military records available for the last name Rickun. For the veterans among your Rickun ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rickun lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2003, in the United States, Rickun life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Rickun in 1969 was 79, and 84 in 2003.

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