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Ryans Family History

Ryans Surname Meaning

Irish: variant of Ryan with English excrescent -s.

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


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You can see how Ryans families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ryans family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Ryans families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 12 Ryans families living in New Brunswick. This was about 24% of all the recorded Ryans's in Canada. New Brunswick and 1 other province had the highest population of Ryans families in 1911.
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What did your Ryans ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Stenographer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Ryans. 100% of Ryans women worked as a Stenographer.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1921

  • Stenographer
    100%

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Census Records

There are 11,000 census records available for the last name Ryans. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ryans 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Ryans. 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 Ryans. For the veterans among your Ryans ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ryans lifespan?

Between 1953 and 2004, in the United States, Ryans life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1959, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Ryans in 1953 was 71, and 79 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ryans 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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