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Rykman Family History

Rykman Surname 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: Ryman, Frykman, Rydman, Ryckman, Dykman, Rahman, Roman, Lyman, Rosman

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Where is the Rykman family from?

You can see how Rykman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rykman family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Rykman families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 9 Rykman families living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Rykman's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Rykman families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rykman surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 189 census records available for the last name Rykman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rykman 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 22 immigration records available for the last name Rykman. 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 48 military records available for the last name Rykman. For the veterans among your Rykman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rykman lifespan?

Between 1974 and 1999, in the United States, Rykman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Rykman in 1974 was 67, and 90 in 1999.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rykman 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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