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Ryes Family History

Ryes 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: Rye, Ries, Ryen, Roes, Rees, Rys, Ryks, Reyes, Dyes, Rayes

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Where is the Ryes family from?

You can see how Ryes families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ryes family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Ryes families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 4 Ryes families living in Ontario. This was about 80% of all the recorded Ryes's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Ryes families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ryes 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 Ryes ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Cook were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Ryes. 39% of Ryes men worked as a Laborer and 37% of Ryes women worked as a Cook. Some less common occupations for Americans named Ryes were Cook and Housekeeping.

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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
    39%
  • Farmer
    28%
  • Clerk
    12%
  • Cook
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Cook
    37%
  • Teacher
    28%
  • Housework
    19%
  • Housekeeping
    19%

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Census Records

There are 890 census records available for the last name Ryes. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ryes 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 173 immigration records available for the last name Ryes. 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 175 military records available for the last name Ryes. For the veterans among your Ryes ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ryes lifespan?

Between 1976 and 2003, in the United States, Ryes life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Ryes in 1976 was 27, and 77 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ryes 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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