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Rylance Family History

Rylance Surname Meaning

see Rylands.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Rylance family from?

You can see how Rylance families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rylance family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Rylance families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 367 Rylance families living in Lancashire. This was about 70% of all the recorded Rylance's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Rylance families in 1891.
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What did your Rylance ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Rylance. 34% of Rylance men worked as a General Labourer and 81% of Rylance women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Rylance were Incapacitated and Private Means.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • General Labourer
    34%
  • Builders Labourer
    23%
  • Motor Lorry Driver
    23%
  • Incapacitated
    23%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    81%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    4%
  • Incapacitated
    3%
  • Private Means
    3%

What Rylance family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 6,000 census records available for the last name Rylance. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rylance 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 937 immigration records available for the last name Rylance. 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 701 military records available for the last name Rylance. For the veterans among your Rylance ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rylance lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Rylance life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Rylance in 1962 was 79, and 89 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Rylance

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rylance 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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