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Ryu Family History

Ryu Name Meaning

Korean: variant of Yu 20. Compare Ryoo .

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


Similar surnames: Yu, Rau, Ree, Rud, Bu, Crye, Rew, Ruh, Mu, Rim

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Where is the Ryu family from?

You can see how Ryu families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ryu family name was found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 3 Ryu families living in Saskatchewan. This was 100% of all the recorded Ryu's in Canada. Saskatchewan had the highest population of Ryu families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ryu surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Ryu ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 146 census records available for the last name Ryu. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ryu 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 433 immigration records available for the last name Ryu. 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 5 military records available for the last name Ryu. For the veterans among your Ryu ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ryu lifespan?

Between 1979 and 2002, in the United States, Ryu life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1988, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Ryu in 1979 was 47, and 78 in 2002.

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