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Ryzner Family History

Ryzner 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: Ryner, Rozner, Rohner, Rayner, Reiner, Rosner, Rauner, Risner, Renner

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Where is the Ryzner family from?

You can see how Ryzner families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ryzner family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 6 Ryzner families living in Illinois. This was about 23% of all the recorded Ryzner's in USA. Illinois and 1 other state had the highest population of Ryzner families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ryzner 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 Ryzner ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Ryzner. 46% of Ryzner 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
    46%
  • Wood Cutter
    19%
  • Shipping Clerk
    19%
  • Stock Clerk
    19%

What Ryzner family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 429 census records available for the last name Ryzner. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ryzner 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 96 immigration records available for the last name Ryzner. 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 159 military records available for the last name Ryzner. For the veterans among your Ryzner ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ryzner lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2004, in the United States, Ryzner life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Ryzner in 1961 was 59, and 85 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Ryzner

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ryzner 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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