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Riyby Family History

Riyby 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: Risby, Rigby, Wilby, Raby, Ryba, Kilby, Riley, Kirby, Riba, Riebe

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Where is the Riyby family from?

You can see how Riyby families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Riyby family name was found in the UK, and Scotland between 1871 and 1891. The most Riyby families were found in Scotland in 1871. In 1891 there was 1 Riyby family living in Norfolk. This was 100% of all the recorded Riyby's in United Kingdom. Norfolk had the highest population of Riyby families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 35 census records available for the last name Riyby. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Riyby 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Riyby. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Riyby. For the veterans among your Riyby ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Riyby

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