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Rykken Family History

Rykken 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: Ryken, Lykken, Ryden, Ricken, Ryen, Bakken, Rydeen, Dokken, Brekken

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Where is the Rykken family from?

You can see how Rykken families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rykken family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Rykken families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there was 1 Rykken family living in British Columbia. This was 100% of all the recorded Rykken's in Canada. British Columbia had the highest population of Rykken families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rykken 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 Rykken ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Rykken. 34% of Rykken men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Rykken women worked as a Stenographer.

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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
    34%
  • Laborer
    14%
  • Manager
    14%
  • Salesman
    14%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    100%

What Rykken family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 531 census records available for the last name Rykken. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rykken 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 127 immigration records available for the last name Rykken. 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 110 military records available for the last name Rykken. For the veterans among your Rykken ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rykken lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2004, in the United States, Rykken life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1956, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Rykken in 1956 was 50, and 69 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rykken 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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