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Rybke Family History

Rybke 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: Rybka, Rye, Rake, Dyke, Ryba, Ruble, Rube, Remke, Ripke, Roske

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Where is the Rybke family from?

You can see how Rybke families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rybke family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Rybke families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 2 Rybke families living in Oregon. This was 100% of all the recorded Rybke's in USA. Oregon had the highest population of Rybke families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rybke surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Rybke ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Rybke ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 91 census records available for the last name Rybke. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rybke 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 31 immigration records available for the last name Rybke. 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 13 military records available for the last name Rybke. For the veterans among your Rybke ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rybke lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2004, in the United States, Rybke life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Rybke in 1961 was 72, and 85 in 2004.

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