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Ryles Family History

Ryles Name Meaning

English: variant of Ryle with post-medieval excrescent -s.

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


Similar surnames: Gyles, Myles, Pyles, Hyles, Ryley, Lyles, Byles, Riles, Wyles, Eyles

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Where is the Ryles family from?

You can see how Ryles families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ryles family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Ryles families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1911 there were 7 Ryles families living in New Brunswick. This was about 47% of all the recorded Ryles's in Canada. New Brunswick and 1 other province had the highest population of Ryles families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ryles surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Ryles ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Ryles. 67% of Ryles 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.

Top Male Occupations In 1921

  • Farmer
    67%
  • Laborer
    34%
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Census Records

There are 9,000 census records available for the last name Ryles. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ryles 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Ryles. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 1,000 military records available for the last name Ryles. For the veterans among your Ryles ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ryles lifespan?

Between 1941 and 2004, in the United States, Ryles life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1941, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Ryles in 1941 was 25, and 68 in 2004.

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