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Ryskamp Family History

Ryskamp Surname Meaning

Dutch: variant archaic or Americanized of Rijskamp a topographic name from rijs ‘twig withe’ + kamp ‘enclosed field’ for someone living near such a location.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Ryskamp family from?

You can see how Ryskamp families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ryskamp family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 12 Ryskamp families living in Michigan. This was about 60% of all the recorded Ryskamp's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Ryskamp families in 1920.
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What did your Ryskamp ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Paper Maker was the top reported job for people in the USA named Ryskamp. 29% of Ryskamp men worked as a Paper Maker.

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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

  • Paper Maker
    29%
  • Decorator
    22%
  • Salesman
    22%
  • Teacher
    15%

What Ryskamp family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 412 census records available for the last name Ryskamp. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ryskamp 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 Ryskamp. 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 145 military records available for the last name Ryskamp. For the veterans among your Ryskamp ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ryskamp lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Ryskamp life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1965, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Ryskamp in 1963 was 73, and 91 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ryskamp 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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