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Rysse Family History

Rysse 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: Risse, Rosse, Ross, Rye, Rose, Fosse, Masse, Cosse, Russ, Rase

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Census Records

There are 27 census records available for the last name Rysse. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rysse 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 35 immigration records available for the last name Rysse. 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 8 military records available for the last name Rysse. For the veterans among your Rysse ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rysse lifespan?

Between 1974 and 2000, in the United States, Rysse life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1991, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Rysse in 1974 was 82, and 99 in 2000.

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