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Ryb Family History

Ryb Name 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, Ryba, Rys, Rub, Ryu, Yu, Ram, Yi, Ras, Ray

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Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ryb 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 can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Ryb ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 76 census records available for the last name Ryb. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ryb 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 81 immigration records available for the last name Ryb. 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 6 military records available for the last name Ryb. For the veterans among your Ryb ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ryb lifespan?

Between 1970 and 2000, in the United States, Ryb life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1988, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Ryb in 1970 was 75, and 94 in 2000.

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