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Ryala Family History

Ryala 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: Ryall, Ayala, Ryals, Sala, Rana, Real, Rada, Scala, Bala, Lala

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Where is the Ryala family from?

You can see how Ryala families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ryala family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Ryala family living in Texas. This was 100% of all the recorded Ryala's in USA. Texas had the highest population of Ryala families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ryala 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 100 census records available for the last name Ryala. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ryala 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 25 immigration records available for the last name Ryala. 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 Ryala. For the veterans among your Ryala ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ryala lifespan?

Average Ryala life expectancy in 2004 was 77 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 74.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ryala 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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