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Ryun Family History

Ryun Surname Meaning

Altered form of Irish Ryan.

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


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Where is the Ryun family from?

You can see how Ryun families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ryun family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Ryun families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 4 Ryun families living in Kent. This was about 40% of all the recorded Ryun's in United Kingdom. Kent and 1 other county had the highest population of Ryun families in 1891.
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What did your Ryun ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Manager were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Ryun. 30% of Ryun men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Ryun women worked as a Manager.

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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
    30%
  • Farmer
    30%
  • Miner
    20%
  • Truck Driver
    20%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Manager
    100%

What Ryun family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Ryun. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ryun 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 166 immigration records available for the last name Ryun. 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 221 military records available for the last name Ryun. For the veterans among your Ryun ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ryun lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2004, in the United States, Ryun life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Ryun in 1958 was 73, and 70 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Ryun

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ryun 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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