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Ryniker Family History

Ryniker 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: Riniker, Ryner, Rinier, Rinker, Renker, Ryker, Ranker, Hiniker

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Where is the Ryniker family from?

You can see how Ryniker families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ryniker family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Ryniker families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 7 Ryniker families living in Illinois. This was about 39% of all the recorded Ryniker's in USA. Illinois and 1 other state had the highest population of Ryniker families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ryniker 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 Ryniker ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Retired was the top reported job for people in the USA named Ryniker. 34% of Ryniker men worked as a Retired.

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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 Male Occupations In 1940

  • Retired
    34%
  • Clerk
    34%
  • Salesman
    34%

What Ryniker family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 729 census records available for the last name Ryniker. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ryniker 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 100 immigration records available for the last name Ryniker. 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 75 military records available for the last name Ryniker. For the veterans among your Ryniker ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ryniker lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Ryniker life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Ryniker in 1963 was 82, and 83 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Ryniker

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ryniker 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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