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Ryles Family History

Ryles Surname Meaning

English: variant of Ryle with post-medieval excrescent -s.

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


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Where is the Ryles family from?

You can see how Ryles families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ryles family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Ryles families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 135 Ryles families living in Staffordshire. This was about 41% of all the recorded Ryles's in United Kingdom. Staffordshire had the highest population of Ryles families in 1891.
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What did your Ryles ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Ryles. 15% of Ryles men worked as a General Labourer and 70% of Ryles women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Ryles were Retired and Farm Worker.

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • General Labourer
    15%
  • Colliery Hewer
    12%
  • Farm Worker
    12%
  • Retired
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    70%
  • Domestic Servant
    4%
  • Land Worker
    4%
  • Farm Worker
    4%

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Census Records

There are 9,000 census records available for the last name Ryles. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ryles 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Ryles. 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 Ryles. For the veterans among your Ryles ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ryles lifespan?

Between 1941 and 2004, in the United States, Ryles life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1941, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Ryles in 1941 was 25, and 68 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ryles 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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