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Ryavec Family History

Ryavec 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: Raven, Rave, Reavey, Ravel, Kravec, Oravec, Raver, Reaver, Reaves

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Census Records

There are 23 census records available for the last name Ryavec. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ryavec 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 10 immigration records available for the last name Ryavec. 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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There are 18 military records available for the last name Ryavec. For the veterans among your Ryavec ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ryavec lifespan?

Between 1973 and 1995, in the United States, Ryavec life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1991, and highest in 1973. The average life expectancy for Ryavec in 1973 was 82, and 80 in 1995.

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