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Ryling Family History

Ryling 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: Ayling, Riling, Fryling, Roling, Ryding, Ling, Ying, Ring, Ryland

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Where is the Ryling family from?

You can see how Ryling families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ryling family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Ryling families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 14 Ryling families living in Ohio. This was about 74% of all the recorded Ryling's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Ryling families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ryling 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 154 census records available for the last name Ryling. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ryling 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 24 immigration records available for the last name Ryling. 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 12 military records available for the last name Ryling. For the veterans among your Ryling ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ryling lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Ryling life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2004, and highest in 1978. The average life expectancy for Ryling in 1965 was 82, and 81 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Ryling

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ryling 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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