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Ryssy Family History

Ryssy 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: Lyssy, Rossy, Ross, Russ, Cressy, Russi, Riss, Ress, Rasey, Rosso

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Where is the Ryssy family from?

You can see how Ryssy families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ryssy family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Ryssy families living in Massachusetts. This was 100% of all the recorded Ryssy's in USA. Massachusetts had the highest population of Ryssy families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ryssy surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 29 census records available for the last name Ryssy. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ryssy 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 66 immigration records available for the last name Ryssy. 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 5 military records available for the last name Ryssy. For the veterans among your Ryssy ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ryssy lifespan?

Between 1969 and 1993, in the United States, Ryssy life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Ryssy in 1969 was 84, and 88 in 1993.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Ryssy

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ryssy 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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