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Ryelands Family History

Ryelands 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: Ryland, Rieland, Rowlands, Rowland, Roseland, Ireland, Hyland

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Where is the Ryelands family from?

You can see how Ryelands families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ryelands family name was found in Scotland in 1871. In 1871 there were 3 Ryelands families living in Lanarkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Ryelands's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Ryelands families in 1871.
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Census Records

There are 39 census records available for the last name Ryelands. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ryelands 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 Ryelands. 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 Ryelands. For the veterans among your Ryelands ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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