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Ryks Family History

Ryks Surname Meaning

Dutch: variant archaic or Americanized of Rijks a patronymic from a short form of an ancient Germanic personal name formed with rīc ‘power(ful)’.

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


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Where is the Ryks family from?

You can see how Ryks families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ryks family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Ryks families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Ryks family living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Ryks's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Ryks families in 1891.
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What did your Ryks ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Ryks. 70% of Ryks men worked as a Farmer.

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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
    70%
  • Farm Laborer
    16%
  • Laborer
    16%

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Census Records

There are 585 census records available for the last name Ryks. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ryks 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 77 immigration records available for the last name Ryks. 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 51 military records available for the last name Ryks. For the veterans among your Ryks ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ryks lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2003, in the United States, Ryks life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Ryks in 1965 was 75, and 78 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ryks 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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