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Rysor Family History

Rysor 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: Rasor, Raysor, Tysor, Resor, Ryser, Raso, Roser, Kyser, Riso, Bryson

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Where is the Rysor family from?

You can see how Rysor families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rysor family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Rysor families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 5 Rysor families living in Michigan. This was about 36% of all the recorded Rysor's in USA. Michigan and 1 other state had the highest population of Rysor families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rysor 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 69 census records available for the last name Rysor. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rysor 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 1 immigration records available for the last name Rysor. 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 11 military records available for the last name Rysor. For the veterans among your Rysor ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rysor lifespan?

Between 1976 and 2001, in the United States, Rysor life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2001, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Rysor in 1976 was 76, and 65 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rysor 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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