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Ricklef Family History

Ricklef Surname 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: Rickles, Ricklefs, Rickle, Tickle, Richley, Bickley, Reckley, Rickel, Mickle, Rackley

159	Birth, Marriage, and Deaths
8	Military Records
7	Immigration Records
75	Census and Voter Lists
166	Member Trees

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Where is the Ricklef family from?

You can see how Ricklef families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ricklef family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Ricklef families living in Iowa. This was 100% of all the recorded Ricklef's in USA. Iowa had the highest population of Ricklef families in 1920.

Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ricklef surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

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Census Record

There are 75 census records available for the last name Ricklef. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ricklef 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 7 immigration records available for the last name Ricklef. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Australia, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Military Records

There are 8 military records available for the last name Ricklef. For the veterans among your Ricklef ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ricklef lifespan?

Between 1983 and 2001, in the United States, Ricklef life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1988, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Ricklef in 1983 was 82, and 75 in 2001.

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Ricklef Surname Meaning

Where is the Ricklef family from?

What Ricklef family records will you find?

What is the average Ricklef lifespan?

Between 1983 and 2001, in the United States, Ricklef life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1988, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Ricklef in 1983 was 82, and 75 in 2001.

Ricklef Family History

Ricklef Surname Meaning

415 record(s) for Ricklef

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Ricklef Surname Meaning

415 record(s) for Ricklef

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Where is the Ricklef family from?

What Ricklef family records will you find?

Census Record

Passenger List

Military Records

You've only scratched the surface of Ricklef family history

What is the average Ricklef lifespan?

Discover the unique achievements of ancestors in the Ricklef family tree

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