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Rhyan Family History

Rhyan Surname Meaning

Irish: variant of Ryan.

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


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Where is the Rhyan family from?

You can see how Rhyan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rhyan family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Rhyan families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 2 Rhyan families living in Lancashire. This was about 50% of all the recorded Rhyan's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Rhyan families in 1891.
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What did your Rhyan ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and At Home were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Rhyan. 34% of Rhyan men worked as a Farmer and 25% of Rhyan women worked as an At Home. Some less common occupations for Americans named Rhyan were Proprietor and Bookkeeper.

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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

  • Farmer
    34%
  • Salesman
    17%
  • Laborer
    17%
  • Proprietor
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • At Home
    25%
  • Clerk
    25%
  • Stenographer
    17%
  • Bookkeeper
    17%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Rhyan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rhyan 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 137 immigration records available for the last name Rhyan. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 280 military records available for the last name Rhyan. For the veterans among your Rhyan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rhyan lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2004, in the United States, Rhyan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2004, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Rhyan in 1961 was 59, and 35 in 2004.

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