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Rylant Family History

Rylant Surname Meaning

Variant of Ryland.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Rylant family from?

You can see how Rylant families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rylant family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Rylant families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 2 Rylant families living in London. This was about 67% of all the recorded Rylant's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Rylant families in 1891.
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What did your Rylant ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Bookkeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Rylant. 35% of Rylant men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Rylant women worked as a Bookkeeper.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    35%
  • Farmer
    27%
  • Miner
    14%
  • Mechanic
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Bookkeeper
    100%

What Rylant family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Rylant. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rylant 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 79 immigration records available for the last name Rylant. 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 240 military records available for the last name Rylant. For the veterans among your Rylant ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rylant lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2004, in the United States, Rylant life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1962, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Rylant in 1960 was 78, and 53 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Rylant

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rylant 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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