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Rykoff Family History

Rykoff 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: Wykoff, Koff, Rosoff, Skoff, Rogoff, Wyckoff, Ruoff, Roff, Rockoff

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Where is the Rykoff family from?

You can see how Rykoff families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rykoff family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Rykoff family living in Indiana. This was 100% of all the recorded Rykoff's in USA. Indiana had the highest population of Rykoff families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 101 census records available for the last name Rykoff. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rykoff 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 46 immigration records available for the last name Rykoff. 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 15 military records available for the last name Rykoff. For the veterans among your Rykoff ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rykoff lifespan?

Between 1967 and 1996, in the United States, Rykoff life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Rykoff in 1967 was 71, and 98 in 1996.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rykoff 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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