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Ryhn Family History

Ryhn 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: Ryan, Rohn, Ryen, Rehn, Rahn, Rynn, Ryon, Rihn, John, Yan

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Where is the Ryhn family from?

You can see how Ryhn families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ryhn family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Ryhn families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 7 Ryhn families living in Ohio. This was about 54% of all the recorded Ryhn's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Ryhn families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ryhn 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 Ryhn ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Waitress was the top reported job for people in the USA named Ryhn. 100% of Ryhn women worked as a Waitress.

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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 Female Occupations In 1940

  • Waitress
    100%

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Census Records

There are 303 census records available for the last name Ryhn. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ryhn 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 31 immigration records available for the last name Ryhn. 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 38 military records available for the last name Ryhn. For the veterans among your Ryhn ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ryhn lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2003, in the United States, Ryhn life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Ryhn in 1966 was 87, and 66 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ryhn 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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