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Ryne Family History

Ryne 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: Rye, Tyne, Rene, Bryne, Ryner, Lyne, Rhyne, Rone, Ryle, Rayne

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Where is the Ryne family from?

You can see how Ryne families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ryne family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Ryne families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 49 Ryne families living in Ontario. This was about 60% of all the recorded Ryne's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Ryne families in 1911.
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What did your Ryne ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Ryne. 25% of Ryne men worked as a Laborer. .

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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

  • Laborer
    25%
  • Labourer
    25%
  • Contractor
    25%
  • Farmer
    25%
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Census Records

There are 6,000 census records available for the last name Ryne. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ryne 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 825 immigration records available for the last name Ryne. 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 Ryne. For the veterans among your Ryne ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ryne lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Ryne life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Ryne in 1964 was 91, and 87 in 2004.

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