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Riken Family History

Riken 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: Ricken, Rike, Eiken, Ryken, Aiken, Rieken, Viken, Risen, Riden, Riker

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Where is the Riken family from?

You can see how Riken families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Riken family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Riken families were found in USA in 1880. In 1861 there were 4 Riken families living in Ayrshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Riken's in Scotland. Ayrshire had the highest population of Riken families in 1861.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Riken 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 307 census records available for the last name Riken. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Riken 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 58 immigration records available for the last name Riken. 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 16 military records available for the last name Riken. For the veterans among your Riken ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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