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Ryng Family History

Ryng 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: Rong, Ring, Rygg, Rang, Lyng, Ryno, Rynd, Rynn, Rung, Wang

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Where is the Ryng family from?

You can see how Ryng families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ryng family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1880 and 1901. The most Ryng families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Ryng family living in Monmouthshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Ryng's in United Kingdom. Monmouthshire had the highest population of Ryng families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ryng 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 209 census records available for the last name Ryng. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ryng 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 77 immigration records available for the last name Ryng. 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 7 military records available for the last name Ryng. For the veterans among your Ryng ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ryng lifespan?

Between 1984 and 2003, in the United States, Ryng life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1984, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Ryng in 1984 was 57, and 76 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ryng 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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