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Rikhus Family History

Rikhus 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: Mikus, Reishus, Rimkus, Brekhus, Pikus, Niehus, Rinkus, Riches, Rich

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Where is the Rikhus family from?

You can see how Rikhus families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rikhus family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 6 Rikhus families living in Minnesota. This was about 86% of all the recorded Rikhus's in USA. Minnesota had the highest population of Rikhus families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rikhus 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 Rikhus ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Rikhus. 100% of Rikhus men worked as a Laborer.

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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
    100%

What Rikhus family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 76 census records available for the last name Rikhus. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rikhus 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Rikhus. 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 5 military records available for the last name Rikhus. For the veterans among your Rikhus ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rikhus lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Rikhus life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2002, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Rikhus in 1965 was 77, and 86 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Rikhus

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rikhus 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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