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Ryter Family History

Ryter 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: Rater, Rymer, Ryner, Ryder, Ryker, Lyter, Ryther, Ruter, Ryer, Riter

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Where is the Ryter family from?

You can see how Ryter families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ryter family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Ryter families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 8 Ryter families living in Lancashire. This was about 44% of all the recorded Ryter's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Ryter families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ryter surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Ryter ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Ryter. 100% of Ryter women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Ryter. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ryter 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 481 immigration records available for the last name Ryter. 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 103 military records available for the last name Ryter. For the veterans among your Ryter ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ryter lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Ryter life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2004, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Ryter in 1965 was 70, and 46 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Ryter

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ryter 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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