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Ryker Family History

Ryker Surname Meaning

Dutch: variant of Riker.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Ryker family from?

You can see how Ryker families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ryker family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Ryker families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 4 Ryker families living in London. This was about 80% of all the recorded Ryker's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Ryker families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ryker 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 Ryker ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Ryker. 27% of Ryker men worked as a Farmer and 21% of Ryker women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Ryker were Carpenter and Telephone Operator.

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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

  • Farmer
    27%
  • Laborer
    23%
  • Salesman
    8%
  • Carpenter
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    21%
  • Bookkeeper
    11%
  • Teacher
    7%
  • Telephone Operator
    7%

What Ryker family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Ryker. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ryker 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 187 immigration records available for the last name Ryker. 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 885 military records available for the last name Ryker. For the veterans among your Ryker ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ryker lifespan?

Between 1953 and 2004, in the United States, Ryker life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1953, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Ryker in 1953 was 50, and 72 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Ryker

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ryker 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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