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Rykert Family History

Rykert 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: Ryker, Robert, Roker, Ackert, Reker, Rakers, Raker, Rickert, Dygert

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Where is the Rykert family from?

You can see how Rykert families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rykert family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Rykert families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 8 Rykert families living in Ontario. This was about 67% of all the recorded Rykert's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Rykert families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rykert surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Rykert ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Rykert. 58% of Rykert men worked as a Farmer and 50% of Rykert women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Rykert were Salesman and Nurse. .

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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

  • Farmer
    58%
  • Salesman
    43%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    50%
  • Nurse
    50%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Rykert. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rykert 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 190 immigration records available for the last name Rykert. 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 242 military records available for the last name Rykert. For the veterans among your Rykert ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rykert lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2002, in the United States, Rykert life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1963, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Rykert in 1963 was 56, and 89 in 2002.

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