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Rybus Family History

Rybus 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: Trybus, Pybus, Cyrus, Reus, Ryba, Rus, Rubis, Rufus, Debus, Ramus

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Where is the Rybus family from?

You can see how Rybus families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rybus family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Rybus families were found in USA in 1920, and Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 5 Rybus families living in Manitoba. This was 100% of all the recorded Rybus's in Canada. Manitoba had the highest population of Rybus families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rybus 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 Rybus ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Rybus. 60% of Rybus men worked as a Farmer.

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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
    60%
  • Laborer
    40%

What Rybus family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 285 census records available for the last name Rybus. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rybus 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 126 immigration records available for the last name Rybus. 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 119 military records available for the last name Rybus. For the veterans among your Rybus ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rybus lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Rybus life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Rybus in 1963 was 75, and 49 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Rybus

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rybus 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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