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Ryckert Family History

Ryckert 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: Rickert, Ruckert, Rocker, Dickert, Ackert, Recker, Rucker, Beckert

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Where is the Ryckert family from?

You can see how Ryckert families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ryckert family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Ryckert families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 7 Ryckert families living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Ryckert's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Ryckert families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ryckert 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 141 census records available for the last name Ryckert. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ryckert 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 21 immigration records available for the last name Ryckert. 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 23 military records available for the last name Ryckert. For the veterans among your Ryckert ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ryckert lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2004, in the United States, Ryckert life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1958, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Ryckert in 1958 was 33, and 87 in 2004.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ryckert 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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