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Rickerd Name Meaning

English: variant of Rickard .

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


Similar surnames: Rickert, Rickard, Ricker, Ricard, Rickey, Recker, Vickery, Bricker

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Where is the Rickerd family from?

You can see how Rickerd families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rickerd family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Rickerd families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 2 Rickerd families living in Ohio. This was about 40% of all the recorded Rickerd's in USA. Ohio and 1 other state had the highest population of Rickerd families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rickerd surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Rickerd ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Saleslady were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Rickerd. 55% of Rickerd men worked as a Laborer and 20% of Rickerd women worked as a Saleslady. Some less common occupations for Americans named Rickerd were Salesman 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

  • Laborer
    55%
  • Farmer
    25%
  • Salesman
    21%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Saleslady
    20%
  • Seamstress
    20%
  • Waitress
    20%
  • Housework
    20%
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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Rickerd. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rickerd 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 105 immigration records available for the last name Rickerd. 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 425 military records available for the last name Rickerd. For the veterans among your Rickerd ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rickerd lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Rickerd life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2002, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Rickerd in 1963 was 72, and 62 in 2004.

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