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Rylett Family History

Rylett Surname Meaning

see Rowlett.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Rylett family from?

You can see how Rylett families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rylett family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Rylett families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1911 there were 8 Rylett families living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Rylett's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Rylett families in 1911.
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What did your Rylett ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Rylett. 100% of Rylett 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.

Top Male Occupations In 1921

  • Farmer
    100%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Rylett. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rylett 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 248 immigration records available for the last name Rylett. 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 104 military records available for the last name Rylett. For the veterans among your Rylett ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rylett lifespan?

Between 1965 and 1995, in the United States, Rylett life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1965, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Rylett in 1965 was 73, and 80 in 1995.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rylett 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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