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Ryvie Family History

Ryvie 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: Rye, Rave, Revier, Rovin, Ravi, Wylie, Rorie, Davie, Ravin, Rygiel

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Where is the Ryvie family from?

You can see how Ryvie families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ryvie family name was found in Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1911. The most Ryvie families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 4 Ryvie families living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Ryvie's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Ryvie families in 1911.
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Census Records

There are 7 census records available for the last name Ryvie. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ryvie 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 7 immigration records available for the last name Ryvie. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Ryvie. For the veterans among your Ryvie ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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