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Rickley Family History

Rickley 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: Richley, Bickley, Reckley, Rackley, Rickles, Brickley, Rickey, Rickle

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Where is the Rickley family from?

You can see how Rickley families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rickley family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Rickley families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Rickley family living in Illinois. This was about 25% of all the recorded Rickley's in USA. Illinois and 3 other states had the highest population of Rickley families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rickley 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 Rickley ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Rickley. 28% of Rickley men worked as a Laborer and 25% of Rickley women worked as a Teacher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Rickley were Farmer and Seamstress. .

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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
    28%
  • Mechanic
    14%
  • Truck Driver
    14%
  • Farmer
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    25%
  • Proprietor
    25%
  • Waitress
    25%
  • Seamstress
    25%
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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Rickley. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rickley 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 248 immigration records available for the last name Rickley. 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 435 military records available for the last name Rickley. For the veterans among your Rickley ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rickley lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Rickley life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1989, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Rickley in 1962 was 69, and 91 in 2004.

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