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Rykels Family History

Rykels 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: Rokes, Sykes, Rydell, Dykes, Rakers, Roels, Ryker, Ryks, Ryken, Lykes

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Where is the Rykels family from?

You can see how Rykels families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rykels family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Rykels family living in Montana. This was 100% of all the recorded Rykels's in USA. Montana had the highest population of Rykels families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rykels surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Rykels ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Rykels ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 18 census records available for the last name Rykels. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rykels 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 10 immigration records available for the last name Rykels. 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 18 military records available for the last name Rykels. For the veterans among your Rykels ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rykels lifespan?

Between 1965 and 1994, in the United States, Rykels life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Rykels in 1965 was 66, and 77 in 1994.

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