Rickenbach Family History

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Rickenbach Name Meaning

German and Swiss German: habitational name from any of several places so named, for example in Thurgau, near Überlingen, and Zürich.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names ©2013, Oxford University Press


Similar surnames: Rockenbach, Reichenbach, Luckenbach, Eisenbach, Eschenbach, Achenbach

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Rickenbach Family Origin

Where is the Rickenbach family from?

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1840
    1920
    You can see how Rickenbach families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rickenbach family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Rickenbach families were found in the USA in 1920. In 1840 there were 2 Rickenbach families living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Rickenbach's in the USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Rickenbach families in 1840.
    Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rickenbach surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

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    Rickenbach Family Occupations

    What did your Rickenbach ancestors do for a living?

    In 1880, a less common occupation for the Rickenbach family was Carpenter. Farmer, Laborer and Boat Builder were the top 3 reported jobs worked by Rickenbach. The most common Rickenbach occupation in the USA was Farmer. 40% of Rickenbach's were Farmers.

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    • Farmer

      40%

    • Laborer

      13%

    • Boat Builder

      7%

    • Carpenter

      7%

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

    Rickenbach Historical Records

    What Rickenbach family records will you find?

    Census Record

    There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Rickenbach. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rickenbach census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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    Passenger List

    There are 368 immigration records available for the last name Rickenbach. 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 Card

    There are 485 military records available for the last name Rickenbach. For the veterans among your Rickenbach ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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    Rickenbach Life Expectancy

    What is the average Rickenbach lifespan?

    Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Rickenbach life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1962, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Rickenbach in 1962 was 58, and 73 in 2004.

    View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Rickenbach

    An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rickenbach ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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