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Ryther Name Meaning

Perhaps an altered form of German Reither a variant of Reiter .

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


Similar surnames: Ruther, Reyher, Reher, Rather, Cather, Ritner, Richer, Reeher, Ruter

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Where is the Ryther family from?

You can see how Ryther families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ryther family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Ryther families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 18 Ryther families living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Ryther's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Ryther families in 1911.
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What did your Ryther ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Ryther. 100% of Ryther men worked as a Farmer. .

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1921

  • Farmer
    100%
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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Ryther. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ryther 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 223 immigration records available for the last name Ryther. 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 Ryther. For the veterans among your Ryther ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ryther lifespan?

Between 1944 and 2004, in the United States, Ryther life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1944, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Ryther in 1944 was 20, and 85 in 2004.

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