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Rikes Family History

Rikes 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: Ries, Rokes, Rives, Rike, Mikes, Rines, Likes, Fikes, Sikes, Riles

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Where is the Rikes family from?

You can see how Rikes families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rikes family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Rikes families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Rikes family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Rikes's in USA. New York had the highest population of Rikes families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rikes 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 243 census records available for the last name Rikes. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rikes 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 22 immigration records available for the last name Rikes. 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 11 military records available for the last name Rikes. For the veterans among your Rikes ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rikes lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rikes 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.

Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Rikes

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