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Ryfus Family History

Ryfus 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: Rufus, Cyrus, Dreyfus, Reus, Rus, Ramus, Rafuse, Tyus, Remus, Redus

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Where is the Ryfus family from?

You can see how Ryfus families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ryfus family name was found in Scotland in 1841. In 1841 there were 4 Ryfus families living in Midlothian. This was 100% of all the recorded Ryfus's in Scotland. Midlothian had the highest population of Ryfus families in 1841.
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Census Records

There are 33 census records available for the last name Ryfus. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ryfus 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Ryfus. 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 Ryfus. For the veterans among your Ryfus ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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