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Ryck Family History

Ryck 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: Rock, Ruck, Reck, Rack, Rick, Dyck, Ryce, Beck, Rye, Brock

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Where is the Ryck family from?

You can see how Ryck families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ryck family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Ryck families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there was 1 Ryck family living in Manitoba. This was about 50% of all the recorded Ryck's in Canada. Manitoba and 1 other province had the highest population of Ryck families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ryck 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 Ryck ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Dancer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Ryck. 100% of Ryck women worked as a Dancer.

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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 Female Occupations In 1940

  • Dancer
    100%

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Census Records

There are 244 census records available for the last name Ryck. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ryck 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 300 immigration records available for the last name Ryck. 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 88 military records available for the last name Ryck. For the veterans among your Ryck ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ryck lifespan?

Between 1970 and 2003, in the United States, Ryck life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Ryck in 1970 was 67, and 80 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ryck 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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