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Rikey Family History

Rikey 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: Riley, Rike, Rickey, Riney, Riker, Aikey, Pike, Rey, Rake, Ries

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Where is the Rikey family from?

You can see how Rikey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rikey family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Rikey families were found in USA in 1920, and Scotland in 1851. In 1911 there were 4 Rikey families living in Nova Scotia. This was 100% of all the recorded Rikey's in Canada. Nova Scotia had the highest population of Rikey families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rikey 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 142 census records available for the last name Rikey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rikey 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 20 immigration records available for the last name Rikey. 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 35 military records available for the last name Rikey. For the veterans among your Rikey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rikey lifespan?

Average Rikey life expectancy in 1980 was 24 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 71.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rikey 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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