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Rykard Family History

Rykard Name 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: Rynard, Rikard, Yard, Reynard, Ryland, Ryherd, Reckard, Ryker, Eymard

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Where is the Rykard family from?

You can see how Rykard families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rykard family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Rykard families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 7 Rykard families living in South Carolina. This was about 88% of all the recorded Rykard's in USA. South Carolina had the highest population of Rykard families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rykard 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 Rykard ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Spinner were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Rykard. 20% of Rykard men worked as a Salesman and 50% of Rykard women worked as a Spinner. Some less common occupations for Americans named Rykard were Laborer and Teacher. .

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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

  • Salesman
    20%
  • Truck Driver
    20%
  • Doffer
    20%
  • Laborer
    14%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Spinner
    50%
  • Teacher
    50%
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What Rykard family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 634 census records available for the last name Rykard. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rykard 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 18 immigration records available for the last name Rykard. 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 285 military records available for the last name Rykard. For the veterans among your Rykard ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rykard lifespan?

Between 1953 and 2003, in the United States, Rykard life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2000, and highest in 1972. The average life expectancy for Rykard in 1953 was 45, and 67 in 2003.

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