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Ryge Family History

Ryge 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: Rye, Rygg, Ruge, Rege, Ryle, Ryce, Rygh, Loge, Rose, Rode

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Where is the Ryge family from?

You can see how Ryge families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ryge family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Ryge family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Ryge's in USA. New York had the highest population of Ryge families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ryge 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 13 census records available for the last name Ryge. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ryge 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 54 immigration records available for the last name Ryge. 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 Ryge. For the veterans among your Ryge ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ryge lifespan?

Between 1991 and 1995, in the United States, Ryge life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1991, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Ryge in 1991 was 75, and 77 in 1995.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ryge 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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