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Ryford Family History

Ryford 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: Rayford, Byford, Lyford, Ford, Record, Radford, Elford, Buford

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Where is the Ryford family from?

You can see how Ryford families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ryford family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Ryford families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Ryford family living in Wisconsin Territory. This was 100% of all the recorded Ryford's in USA. Wisconsin Territory had the highest population of Ryford families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ryford surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 114 census records available for the last name Ryford. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ryford 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 5 immigration records available for the last name Ryford. 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 6 military records available for the last name Ryford. For the veterans among your Ryford ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ryford lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ryford 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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