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Rykiel Family History

Rykiel 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: Nykiel, Rygiel, Kiel, Ryker, Ryken, Grygiel, Riel, Ryel, Rydel

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Where is the Rykiel family from?

You can see how Rykiel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rykiel family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 4 Rykiel families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 31% of all the recorded Rykiel's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Rykiel families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rykiel surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Rykiel ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and New Worker were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Rykiel. 43% of Rykiel men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Rykiel women worked as a New Worker. .

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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

  • Laborer
    43%
  • Baker
    29%
  • Truck Driver
    29%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • New Worker
    100%
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Census Records

There are 159 census records available for the last name Rykiel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rykiel 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 107 immigration records available for the last name Rykiel. 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 58 military records available for the last name Rykiel. For the veterans among your Rykiel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rykiel lifespan?

Between 1954 and 2004, in the United States, Rykiel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1977. The average life expectancy for Rykiel in 1954 was 58, and 75 in 2004.

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