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Rhyard Family History

Rhyard 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: Rhynard, Hard, Yard, Reynard, Chard, Bayard, Huard, Sheard, Heard

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Where is the Rhyard family from?

You can see how Rhyard families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rhyard family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Rhyard families were found in USA in 1920, and Scotland in 1871. In 1920 there was 1 Rhyard family living in Connecticut. This was 100% of all the recorded Rhyard's in USA. Connecticut had the highest population of Rhyard families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 4 census records available for the last name Rhyard. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rhyard 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 Rhyard. 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 2 military records available for the last name Rhyard. For the veterans among your Rhyard ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rhyard lifespan?

Average Rhyard life expectancy in 1985 was 81 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 73.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rhyard 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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