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Ryason Family History

Ryason 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: Reason, Jason, Raso, Ryan, Rayon, Ranson, Cason, Mason, Ramson

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Where is the Ryason family from?

You can see how Ryason families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ryason family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Ryason families were found in USA in 1880. In 1861 there were 4 Ryason families living in Banffshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Ryason's in Scotland. Banffshire had the highest population of Ryason families in 1861.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ryason 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 Ryason ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Engineer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Ryason. 50% of Ryason men worked as an Engineer.

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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

  • Engineer
    50%
  • Section Hand
    50%

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Census Records

There are 712 census records available for the last name Ryason. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ryason 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 23 immigration records available for the last name Ryason. 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 167 military records available for the last name Ryason. For the veterans among your Ryason ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ryason lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Ryason life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1998, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Ryason in 1963 was 67, and 88 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ryason 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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