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Ryeburn Family History

Ryeburn Surname 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: Raeburn, Ryburn, Redburn, Rayburn, Pyburn, Reyburn, Freeburn, Raburn

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Where is the Ryeburn family from?

You can see how Ryeburn families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ryeburn family name was found in Scotland in 1851. In 1851 there was 1 Ryeburn family living in Argyll. This was about 50% of all the recorded Ryeburn's in Scotland. Argyll and 1 other county had the highest population of Ryeburn families in 1851.
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Census Records

There are 34 census records available for the last name Ryeburn. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ryeburn 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Ryeburn. 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 military records available for the last name Ryeburn. For the veterans among your Ryeburn ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ryeburn lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2001, in the United States, Ryeburn life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Ryeburn in 1963 was 73, and 90 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ryeburn ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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