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Riksen Family History

Riksen 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: Riesen, Eriksen, Risen, Eisen, Nissen, Ringen, Rise, Rosen, Ipsen

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Where is the Riksen family from?

You can see how Riksen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Riksen family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Riksen families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 15 Riksen families living in Michigan. This was about 94% of all the recorded Riksen's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Riksen families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Riksen 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 Records

There are 130 census records available for the last name Riksen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Riksen 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 66 immigration records available for the last name Riksen. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 16 military records available for the last name Riksen. For the veterans among your Riksen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Riksen lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2002, in the United States, Riksen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Riksen in 1964 was 79, and 86 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Riksen 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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