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Rykis Family History

Rykis 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: Ryks, Reis, Rais, Regis, Rodis, Rubis, Rokos, Remis, Rokes, Sykes

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Where is the Rykis family from?

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

What did your Rykis ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Operator was the top reported job for people in the USA named Rykis. 100% of Rykis women worked as an Operator. .

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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 Female Occupations In 1940

  • Operator
    100%
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Census Records

There are 21 census records available for the last name Rykis. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rykis 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Rykis. 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 7 military records available for the last name Rykis. For the veterans among your Rykis ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rykis lifespan?

Average Rykis life expectancy in 1971 was 73 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 70.

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