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Rycus Family History

Rycus Name 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: Dycus, Cyrus, Reus, Rus, Rufus, Ramus, Tyus, Rocks, Remus, Ricks

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Where is the Rycus family from?

You can see how Rycus families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rycus family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Rycus families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1920 there was 1 Rycus family living in Michigan. This was 100% of all the recorded Rycus's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Rycus families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rycus surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Rycus ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Wholesale Fruit was the top reported job for people in the USA named Rycus. 50% of Rycus men worked as a Wholesale Fruit. .

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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 Male Occupations In 1940

  • Wholesale Fruit
    50%
  • Salesman
    50%
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Census Records

There are 58 census records available for the last name Rycus. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rycus 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 78 immigration records available for the last name Rycus. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 12 military records available for the last name Rycus. For the veterans among your Rycus ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rycus lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2003, in the United States, Rycus life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2003, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Rycus in 1967 was 87, and 72 in 2003.

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