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Ryll Family History

Ryll Surname Meaning

German and Polish: derivative of the German personal name Riedel.

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


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Where is the Ryll family from?

You can see how Ryll families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ryll family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Ryll families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 5 Ryll families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Ryll's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Ryll families in 1891.
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What did your Ryll ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Secretary were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Ryll. 34% of Ryll men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Ryll women worked as a Secretary.

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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
    34%
  • Laborer Odd Jobs
    23%
  • Salesman
    23%
  • Operator
    23%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Secretary
    100%

What Ryll family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 871 census records available for the last name Ryll. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ryll 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 332 immigration records available for the last name Ryll. 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 714 military records available for the last name Ryll. For the veterans among your Ryll ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ryll lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Ryll life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Ryll in 1963 was 75, and 74 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ryll 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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