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Ryfa Family History

Ryfa 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: Ryba, Rye, Rana, Rada, Rosa, Reza, Rota, Rua, Raba, Ryan

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Where is the Ryfa family from?

You can see how Ryfa families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ryfa family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Ryfa families were found in USA in 1920, and Canada in 1911. In 1920 there was 1 Ryfa family living in Delaware. This was 100% of all the recorded Ryfa's in USA. Delaware had the highest population of Ryfa families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ryfa 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 152 census records available for the last name Ryfa. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ryfa 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 93 immigration records available for the last name Ryfa. 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 43 military records available for the last name Ryfa. For the veterans among your Ryfa ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ryfa lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2004, in the United States, Ryfa life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1955, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Ryfa in 1955 was 43, and 73 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ryfa 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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