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Ryss Family History

Ryss 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: Ross, Russ, Riss, Ress, Rys, Ryks, Wyss, Reis, Rye, Ras

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Where is the Ryss family from?

You can see how Ryss families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ryss family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Ryss families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there was 1 Ryss family living in Alberta. This was 100% of all the recorded Ryss's in Canada. Alberta had the highest population of Ryss families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ryss 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 Ryss ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Laborer
    100%

What Ryss family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 152 census records available for the last name Ryss. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ryss 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 240 immigration records available for the last name Ryss. 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 26 military records available for the last name Ryss. For the veterans among your Ryss ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ryss lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2003, in the United States, Ryss life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1959, and highest in 1979. The average life expectancy for Ryss in 1959 was 41, and 75 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ryss 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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