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Rikley Family History

Rikley 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: Ridley, Riley, Risley, Ripley, Rigley, Pilley, Kirkley, Sibley

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Where is the Rikley family from?

You can see how Rikley families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rikley family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Rikley families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 25 Rikley families living in Ontario. This was about 86% of all the recorded Rikley's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Rikley families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rikley 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 Rikley ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the Canada named Rikley. 64% of Rikley men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Rikley women worked as a Teacher.

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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 1921

  • Farmer
    64%
  • Farmers Son
    19%
  • Laborer
    19%

Top Female Occupations In 1921

  • Teacher
    100%

What Rikley family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 792 census records available for the last name Rikley. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rikley 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 56 immigration records available for the last name Rikley. 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 63 military records available for the last name Rikley. For the veterans among your Rikley ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rikley lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2003, in the United States, Rikley life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 1975. The average life expectancy for Rikley in 1966 was 56, and 76 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rikley 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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