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Ryeal Family History

Ryeal 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: Real, Ryel, Rye, Beal, Read, Neal, Seal, Ryan, Ryba, Yell

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Where is the Ryeal family from?

You can see how Ryeal families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ryeal family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Ryeal families living in Connecticut. This was 100% of all the recorded Ryeal's in USA. Connecticut had the highest population of Ryeal families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ryeal 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

There are 24 census records available for the last name Ryeal. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ryeal 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 4 immigration records available for the last name Ryeal. 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 4 military records available for the last name Ryeal. For the veterans among your Ryeal ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ryeal lifespan?

Between 1972 and 1991, in the United States, Ryeal life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Ryeal in 1972 was 68, and 88 in 1991.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ryeal 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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