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Ryold Family History

Ryold 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: Rold, Bold, Gold, Rolf, Wold, Arnold, Reynold, Hold, Rod, Roll

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Where is the Ryold family from?

You can see how Ryold families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ryold family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1911. The most Ryold families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 2 Ryold families living in Alberta. This was 100% of all the recorded Ryold's in Canada. Alberta had the highest population of Ryold families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ryold 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 7 census records available for the last name Ryold. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ryold 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 3 immigration records available for the last name Ryold. 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 Ryold. For the veterans among your Ryold ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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