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Rykes Family History

Rykes 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: Rokes, Sykes, Dykes, Ryker, Ryks, Ryken, Lykes, Hykes, Rynes, Rakes

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Where is the Rykes family from?

You can see how Rykes families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rykes family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Rykes families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 7 Rykes families living in New York. This was about 78% of all the recorded Rykes's in USA. New York had the highest population of Rykes families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rykes 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 Rykes ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Rykes. 100% of Rykes women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 161 census records available for the last name Rykes. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rykes 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 32 immigration records available for the last name Rykes. 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 5 military records available for the last name Rykes. For the veterans among your Rykes ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rykes lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rykes 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.

Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Rykes

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