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Ryser Family History

Ryser Surname Meaning

Swiss German: variant of Reiser

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Ryser family from?

You can see how Ryser families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ryser family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Ryser families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 10 Ryser families living in Ontario. This was about 43% of all the recorded Ryser's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Ryser families in 1911.
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What did your Ryser ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Ryser. 23% of Ryser men worked as a Farmer and 27% of Ryser women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Ryser were Machinist and Teacher.

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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
    23%
  • Laborer
    16%
  • Salesman
    7%
  • Machinist
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    27%
  • Housekeeper
    27%
  • Clerk
    20%
  • Teacher
    14%

What Ryser family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Ryser. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ryser 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 841 immigration records available for the last name Ryser. 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 599 military records available for the last name Ryser. For the veterans among your Ryser ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ryser lifespan?

Between 1952 and 2004, in the United States, Ryser life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1952, and highest in 1979. The average life expectancy for Ryser in 1952 was 52, and 78 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ryser 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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