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Ryherd Family History

Ryherd Surname Meaning

Possibly an altered form of German Reihert or Reihard(t) variants of Richard.

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


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Where is the Ryherd family from?

You can see how Ryherd families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ryherd family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Ryherd families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Ryherd family living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Ryherd's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Ryherd families in 1891.
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What did your Ryherd ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Ryherd. 82% of Ryherd men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Ryherd women worked as a Housewife.

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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

  • Laborer
    82%
  • Salesman
    19%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    100%

What Ryherd family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 641 census records available for the last name Ryherd. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ryherd 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 12 immigration records available for the last name Ryherd. 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 80 military records available for the last name Ryherd. For the veterans among your Ryherd ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ryherd lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2003, in the United States, Ryherd life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Ryherd in 1962 was 61, and 67 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ryherd 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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