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Rychen Family History

Rychen 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: Chen, Rachel, Richer, Roche, Richey, Eichen, Ryden, Ricken, Eschen

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Where is the Rychen family from?

You can see how Rychen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rychen family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Rychen families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Rychen families living in Oregon. This was about 43% of all the recorded Rychen's in USA. Oregon had the highest population of Rychen families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 218 census records available for the last name Rychen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rychen 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 99 immigration records available for the last name Rychen. 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 23 military records available for the last name Rychen. For the veterans among your Rychen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rychen lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2003, in the United States, Rychen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1976. The average life expectancy for Rychen in 1965 was 66, and 71 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rychen 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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