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Rhyant Family History

Rhyant 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: Rhyan, Ryant, Ryan, Hyatt, Wyant, Chant, Rhyne, Ghant, Ryans, Bryant

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Where is the Rhyant family from?

You can see how Rhyant families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rhyant family name was found in Scotland in 1851. In 1851 there were 2 Rhyant families living in Fife. This was 100% of all the recorded Rhyant's in Scotland. Fife had the highest population of Rhyant families in 1851.
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Census Records

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

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What is the average Rhyant lifespan?

Between 1992 and 2002, in the United States, Rhyant life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Rhyant in 1992 was 64, and 77 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rhyant 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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