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Ryoan Family History

Ryoan 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, Roan, Ryman, Ryon, Yan, Yon, Lyon, Yuan, Bryan, Roman

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Where is the Ryoan family from?

You can see how Ryoan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ryoan family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Ryoan families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 2 Ryoan families living in Lancashire. This was 100% of all the recorded Ryoan's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Ryoan families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 18 census records available for the last name Ryoan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ryoan 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Ryoan. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Ryoan. For the veterans among your Ryoan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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