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Ryken Family History

Ryken Surname Meaning

Americanized and Flemish form of Dutch Rijken (see Ricken).

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Ryken family from?

You can see how Ryken families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ryken family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Ryken families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 5 Ryken families living in Nottinghamshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Ryken's in United Kingdom. Nottinghamshire had the highest population of Ryken families in 1891.
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What did your Ryken ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Waitress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Ryken. 38% of Ryken men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Ryken women worked as a Waitress.

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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
    38%
  • Laborer
    21%
  • Farmer Owner Operator
    13%
  • Salesman
    13%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Waitress
    100%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Ryken. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ryken 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 273 immigration records available for the last name Ryken. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 87 military records available for the last name Ryken. For the veterans among your Ryken ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ryken lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Ryken life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Ryken in 1963 was 73, and 78 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ryken ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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