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Rykerd Family History

Rykerd 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: Ryherd, Ryker, Roker, Reker, Rakers, Raker, Rymer, Ryner, Ryberg

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Where is the Rykerd family from?

You can see how Rykerd families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rykerd family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 7 Rykerd families living in New York. This was about 58% of all the recorded Rykerd's in USA. New York had the highest population of Rykerd families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rykerd 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 99 census records available for the last name Rykerd. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rykerd 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Rykerd. 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 11 military records available for the last name Rykerd. For the veterans among your Rykerd ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rykerd lifespan?

Between 1973 and 1994, in the United States, Rykerd life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Rykerd in 1973 was 63, and 87 in 1994.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rykerd 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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