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Ryther Family History

Ryther Surname Meaning

Perhaps an altered form of German Reither a variant of Reiter.

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


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Where is the Ryther family from?

You can see how Ryther families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ryther family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Ryther families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 3 Ryther families living in London. This was about 38% of all the recorded Ryther's in United Kingdom. London and 1 other county had the highest population of Ryther families in 1891.
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What did your Ryther ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Ryther. 25% of Ryther men worked as a Laborer and 28% of Ryther women worked as a Clerk. Some less common occupations for Americans named Ryther were Carpenter and Housekeeper.

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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
    25%
  • Farmer
    18%
  • Clerk
    14%
  • Carpenter
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    28%
  • Housewife
    19%
  • Housework
    19%
  • Housekeeper
    19%

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Census Records

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Passenger Lists

There are 223 immigration records available for the last name Ryther. 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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There are 1,000 military records available for the last name Ryther. For the veterans among your Ryther ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ryther lifespan?

Between 1944 and 2004, in the United States, Ryther life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1944, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Ryther in 1944 was 20, and 85 in 2004.

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