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Ryva Family History

Ryva 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: Ryba, Riva, Rye, Rana, Rada, Rosa, Reza, Rota, Rua, Raba

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Where is the Ryva family from?

You can see how Ryva families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ryva family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Ryva families living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Ryva's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Ryva families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ryva 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 79 census records available for the last name Ryva. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ryva 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 25 immigration records available for the last name Ryva. 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 19 military records available for the last name Ryva. For the veterans among your Ryva ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ryva lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2004, in the United States, Ryva life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2002, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Ryva in 1967 was 75, and 73 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ryva 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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