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Riwkin Family History

Riwkin 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: Rifkin, Riskin, Rivkin, Ruskin, Mirkin, Itkin, Raskin, Simkin, Ricken

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Where is the Riwkin family from?

You can see how Riwkin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Riwkin family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 4 Riwkin families living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Riwkin's in USA. New York had the highest population of Riwkin families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Riwkin 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 40 census records available for the last name Riwkin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Riwkin 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 813 immigration records available for the last name Riwkin. 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 10 military records available for the last name Riwkin. For the veterans among your Riwkin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Riwkin lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2002, in the United States, Riwkin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1997, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Riwkin in 1968 was 87, and 80 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Riwkin 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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