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Ryslop Family History

Ryslop 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: Hyslop, Syslo, Heslop, Hislop, Resop, Royston, Bishop, Ruston, Raso

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Where is the Ryslop family from?

You can see how Ryslop families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ryslop family name was found in Scotland in 1841. In 1841 there were 2 Ryslop families living in Ayrshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Ryslop's in Scotland. Ayrshire had the highest population of Ryslop families in 1841.
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Census Records

There are 10 census records available for the last name Ryslop. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ryslop 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 6 immigration records available for the last name Ryslop. 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 2 military records available for the last name Ryslop. For the veterans among your Ryslop ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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