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Ryal Family History

Ryal Surname Meaning

English: variant of Ryall.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Ryal family from?

You can see how Ryal families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ryal family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Ryal families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 8 Ryal families living in Ontario. This was about 57% of all the recorded Ryal's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Ryal families in 1911.
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What did your Ryal ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Ryal. 32% of Ryal men worked as a Farmer and 60% of Ryal women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Ryal were Carpenter and Clerk.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    32%
  • Laborer
    19%
  • Salesman
    19%
  • Carpenter
    19%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    60%
  • Clerk
    40%

What Ryal family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Ryal. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ryal 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 304 immigration records available for the last name Ryal. 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 526 military records available for the last name Ryal. For the veterans among your Ryal ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ryal lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2003, in the United States, Ryal life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1959, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Ryal in 1959 was 44, and 85 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Ryal

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ryal 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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