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Ryta Family History

Ryta 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: Rota, Ryba, Ruta, Rita, Reta, Hata, Rye, Rana, Rada, Rath

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Where is the Ryta family from?

You can see how Ryta families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ryta family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Ryta families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there was 1 Ryta family living in British Columbia. This was 100% of all the recorded Ryta's in Canada. British Columbia had the highest population of Ryta families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ryta 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 96 census records available for the last name Ryta. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ryta 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 24 immigration records available for the last name Ryta. 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 7 military records available for the last name Ryta. For the veterans among your Ryta ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ryta lifespan?

Between 1971 and 2003, in the United States, Ryta life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Ryta in 1971 was 72, and 76 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ryta 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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