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Rygh Family History

Rygh Surname Meaning

Norwegian: variant of Rygg.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Rygh family from?

You can see how Rygh families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rygh family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Rygh families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 4 Rygh families living in London. This was about 80% of all the recorded Rygh's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Rygh families in 1891.
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What did your Rygh ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Rygh. 40% of Rygh men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Rygh women worked as a Stenographer.

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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

  • Farmer
    40%
  • Laborer
    15%
  • Farm Laborer
    12%
  • Carpenter
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    100%

What Rygh family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Rygh. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rygh 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 807 immigration records available for the last name Rygh. 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 245 military records available for the last name Rygh. For the veterans among your Rygh ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rygh lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Rygh life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 1964. The average life expectancy for Rygh in 1962 was 78, and 85 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Rygh

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rygh 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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