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Rykwalder Family History

Rykwalder 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: Walder, Rylander, Waller, Kader, Wander, Calder, Rader, Alder, Halder

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Where is the Rykwalder family from?

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

What did your Rykwalder ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 16 census records available for the last name Rykwalder. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rykwalder 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Rykwalder. 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 5 military records available for the last name Rykwalder. For the veterans among your Rykwalder ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rykwalder lifespan?

Between 1971 and 2003, in the United States, Rykwalder life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Rykwalder in 1971 was 64, and 92 in 2003.

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