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Ryers Family History

Ryers 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: Byers, Ayers, Myers, Syers, Roers, Bryers, Ryer, Hyers, Pyers, Wyers

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Where is the Ryers family from?

You can see how Ryers families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ryers family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Ryers families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 21 Ryers families living in Ontario. This was about 45% of all the recorded Ryers's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Ryers families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ryers 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 Ryers ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Ryers. 50% of Ryers 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.

Top Male Occupations In 1921

  • Farmer
    50%
  • Labourer
    50%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Ryers. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ryers 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 297 immigration records available for the last name Ryers. 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 228 military records available for the last name Ryers. For the veterans among your Ryers ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ryers lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Ryers life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Ryers in 1964 was 66, and 76 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Ryers

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ryers 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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