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Ryves Family History

Ryves Surname Meaning

see Reeves.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Ryves family from?

You can see how Ryves families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ryves family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Ryves families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 15 Ryves families living in Hampshire. This was about 42% of all the recorded Ryves's in United Kingdom. Hampshire had the highest population of Ryves families in 1891.
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What did your Ryves ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, House Decorator and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Ryves. 50% of Ryves men worked as a House Decorator and 93% of Ryves women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Ryves were General Labourer Heavy Worker and Private Means.

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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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • House Decorator
    50%
  • General Labourer Heavy Worker
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    93%
  • Private Means
    8%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Ryves. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ryves 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 419 immigration records available for the last name Ryves. 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 156 military records available for the last name Ryves. For the veterans among your Ryves ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ryves lifespan?

Between 1977 and 2001, in the United States, Ryves life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2001, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Ryves in 1977 was 76, and 46 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ryves 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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