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Origins of the Ricks surname

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About the Rickses

We have a total number of 4890 records for people with the last name Ricks.

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Where do most Rickses live?

In 1921, most Rickses lived in London.


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Interesting facts about Rickses

How common is your surname?

You have a rare surname! It's not in the top 1000 UK surnames!

We have 4,040 records for the Ricks surname. The oldest one dates back to 1840.

Who were Rickses most likely to marry?

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What are the most common Ricks first names?

  • John
  • William
  • Mary
  • Elizabeth

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Common jobs for Rickses

Men and women often performed different types of jobs, so these are displayed by gender to maintain their historical accuracy.

Common Female occupations for Rickses in 1921
Dressmaker

28

Laundress

15

General Servant

11

House Servant

11

Servant

11

Common Male occupations for Rickses in 1921
Farm Hands

53

Semiskilled Chauffeurs And Drivers

34

General Farmers

28

Agricultural Labourer

27

General Labourer

25

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