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Rygle Family History

Rygle 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: Ragle, Ryle, Wygle, Rye, Eagle, Ingle, Lyle, Bogle, Yule, Wagle

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Where is the Rygle family from?

You can see how Rygle families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rygle family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 10 Rygle families living in Wisconsin. This was 100% of all the recorded Rygle's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Rygle families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rygle surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Rygle ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Loader
    100%

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Census Records

There are 48 census records available for the last name Rygle. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rygle 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 8 immigration records available for the last name Rygle. 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 24 military records available for the last name Rygle. For the veterans among your Rygle ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rygle lifespan?

Between 1985 and 2004, in the United States, Rygle life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Rygle in 1985 was 63, and 75 in 2004.

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