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Rylen Family History

Rylen 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: Ryden, Nylen, Ryen, Rolen, Hylen, Ryken, Rylee, Ryle, Ryley, Ryles

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Where is the Rylen family from?

You can see how Rylen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rylen family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Rylen families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 3 Rylen families living in Illinois. This was about 75% of all the recorded Rylen's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Rylen families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rylen 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 Rylen ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Farmer
    100%

What Rylen family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 155 census records available for the last name Rylen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rylen 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 54 immigration records available for the last name Rylen. 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 9 military records available for the last name Rylen. For the veterans among your Rylen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rylen lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2002, in the United States, Rylen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2002, and highest in 1978. The average life expectancy for Rylen in 1969 was 83, and 1 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Rylen

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rylen 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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