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Ryh Family History

Ryh 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: Rye, Reh, Roh, Rys, Ruh, Rygh, Ryu, Yu, Ram, Yi

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Where is the Ryh family from?

You can see how Ryh families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ryh family name was found in the UK in 1891. In 1891 there were 7 Ryh families living in Shropshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Ryh's in United Kingdom. Shropshire had the highest population of Ryh families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ryh 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 20 census records available for the last name Ryh. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ryh 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 221 immigration records available for the last name Ryh. 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 3 military records available for the last name Ryh. For the veterans among your Ryh ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ryh lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ryh 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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