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Ryhsen Family History

Ryhsen 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: Rosen, Ryden, Ryen, Rydeen, Reisen, Remsen, Rossen, Riesen, Ryken

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Where is the Ryhsen family from?

You can see how Ryhsen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ryhsen family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Ryhsen family living in New Jersey. This was 100% of all the recorded Ryhsen's in USA. New Jersey had the highest population of Ryhsen families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ryhsen 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 Ryhsen ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Clerk
    100%

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Census Records

There are 23 census records available for the last name Ryhsen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ryhsen 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Ryhsen. 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 1 military records available for the last name Ryhsen. For the veterans among your Ryhsen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ryhsen lifespan?

Between 1976 and 1999, in the United States, Ryhsen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Ryhsen in 1976 was 69, and 91 in 1999.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ryhsen 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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