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Ryave Family History

Ryave 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: Rave, Rye, Cave, Grave, Raven, Rase, Rake, Nave, Stave, Race

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Where is the Ryave family from?

You can see how Ryave families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ryave family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Ryave families living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Ryave's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Ryave families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ryave surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 55 census records available for the last name Ryave. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ryave 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 13 immigration records available for the last name Ryave. 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 24 military records available for the last name Ryave. For the veterans among your Ryave ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ryave lifespan?

Between 1973 and 2003, in the United States, Ryave life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2001, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Ryave in 1973 was 87, and 82 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ryave 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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