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Ryas Family History

Ryas 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: Ras, Ryan, Vyas, Rayas, Dyas, Byas, Rys, Ryks, Ryans, Reas

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Where is the Ryas family from?

You can see how Ryas families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ryas family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Ryas families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Ryas family living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Ryas's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Ryas families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ryas 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 Ryas ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Houseworker were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Ryas. 24% of Ryas men worked as a Salesman and 50% of Ryas women worked as a Houseworker. Some less common occupations for Americans named Ryas were Machinist and Housework.

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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

  • Salesman
    24%
  • Laborer
    16%
  • Farmer
    12%
  • Machinist
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Houseworker
    50%
  • Housework
    50%

What Ryas family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 767 census records available for the last name Ryas. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ryas 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 91 immigration records available for the last name Ryas. 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 68 military records available for the last name Ryas. For the veterans among your Ryas ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ryas lifespan?

Between 1966 and 1975, in the United States, Ryas life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1975. The average life expectancy for Ryas in 1966 was 68, and 75 in 1975.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ryas 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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