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Rygmyr Family History

Rygmyr 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: Rymer, Roemer, Remy, Wymer, Roger, Remer, Rager, Romer, Rehmer, Reger

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Where is the Rygmyr family from?

You can see how Rygmyr families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rygmyr family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Rygmyr families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 5 Rygmyr families living in Iowa. This was 100% of all the recorded Rygmyr's in USA. Iowa had the highest population of Rygmyr families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rygmyr 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 Rygmyr ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Rygmyr. 100% of Rygmyr men worked as a Farmer.

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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
    100%

What Rygmyr family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 141 census records available for the last name Rygmyr. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rygmyr 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 3 immigration records available for the last name Rygmyr. 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 16 military records available for the last name Rygmyr. For the veterans among your Rygmyr ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rygmyr lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2001, in the United States, Rygmyr life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Rygmyr in 1963 was 75, and 74 in 2001.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Rygmyr

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rygmyr 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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