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Ryber Family History

Ryber 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: Raber, Reber, Rymer, Ryner, Ryberg, Ryder, Ryker, Ryer, Ryser, Rober

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Where is the Ryber family from?

You can see how Ryber families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ryber family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Ryber families were found in and USA in 1840. In 1840 there were 3 Ryber families living in Ohio. This was 100% of all the recorded Ryber's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Ryber families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ryber surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Ryber ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Ryber. 100% of Ryber men worked as a Laborer.

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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

  • Laborer
    100%

What Ryber family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 201 census records available for the last name Ryber. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ryber 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 81 immigration records available for the last name Ryber. 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 11 military records available for the last name Ryber. For the veterans among your Ryber ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ryber lifespan?

Between 1972 and 1988, in the United States, Ryber life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Ryber in 1972 was 68, and 76 in 1988.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Ryber

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ryber 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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