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Rykal Family History

Rykal 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: Real, Ryan, Ryba, Regal, Roybal, Ryman, Ryall, Sakal, Rosal, Rybka

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Where is the Rykal family from?

Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rykal 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 Rykal ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Rykal. 100% of Rykal men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Rykal women worked as a Housewife.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    100%

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Census Records

There are 84 census records available for the last name Rykal. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rykal 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 10 immigration records available for the last name Rykal. 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 43 military records available for the last name Rykal. For the veterans among your Rykal ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rykal lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2001, in the United States, Rykal life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1989, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Rykal in 1968 was 56, and 76 in 2001.

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