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Ryiz Family History

Ryiz 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: Ruiz, Yi, Reis, Yin, Rye, Rais, Ryan, Ranz, Ryba, Aziz

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Where is the Ryiz family from?

You can see how Ryiz families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ryiz family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there was 1 Ryiz family living in California. This was 100% of all the recorded Ryiz's in USA. California had the highest population of Ryiz families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ryiz surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

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Census Records

There are 32 census records available for the last name Ryiz. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ryiz 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 5 immigration records available for the last name Ryiz. 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 3 military records available for the last name Ryiz. For the veterans among your Ryiz ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ryiz lifespan?

Between 1988 and 2003, in the United States, Ryiz life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1988, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Ryiz in 1988 was 41, and 90 in 2003.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ryiz 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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