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Rycan Family History

Rycan 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: Ryan, Ryman, Lycan, Yan, Yuan, Bryan, Roman, Lyman, Ruan, Ryland

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Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rycan 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 Rycan ancestors do for a living?

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

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    100%

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Census Records

There are 21 census records available for the last name Rycan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rycan 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 1 immigration records available for the last name Rycan. 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 6 military records available for the last name Rycan. For the veterans among your Rycan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rycan lifespan?

Between 1978 and 1983, in the United States, Rycan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1983, and highest in 1978. The average life expectancy for Rycan in 1978 was 69, and 65 in 1983.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rycan 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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