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Rika Family History

Rika 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: Riba, Zika, Rita, Riva, Mika, Rike, Riska, Ripa, Ripka, Riga

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Where is the Rika family from?

You can see how Rika families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rika family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Rika families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 5 Rika families living in Massachusetts. This was about 31% of all the recorded Rika's in USA. Massachusetts and 1 other state had the highest population of Rika families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rika surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Rika ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Rika. 27% of Rika men worked as a Laborer and 34% of Rika women worked as a Clerk. Some less common occupations for Americans named Rika were Plumber and House Work.

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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

  • Laborer
    27%
  • Salesman
    20%
  • Farmer
    14%
  • Plumber
    14%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    34%
  • Housework
    34%
  • House Work
    34%

What Rika family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Rika. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rika 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 136 immigration records available for the last name Rika. 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 39 military records available for the last name Rika. For the veterans among your Rika ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rika lifespan?

Average Rika life expectancy in 1966 was 80 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 71.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rika 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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