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Where is the Ryks family from?

You can see how Ryks families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ryks family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Ryks families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there was 1 Ryks family living in New York. This was about 50% of all the recorded Ryks's in USA. New York and 1 other state had the highest population of Ryks families in 1880.

Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ryks 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 585 census records available for the last name Ryks. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ryks 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 77 immigration records available for the last name Ryks. 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 51 military records available for the last name Ryks. For the veterans among your Ryks ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ryks lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2003, in the United States, Ryks life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Ryks in 1965 was 75, and 78 in 2003.

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Ryks Family History