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Ryza Family History

Ryza 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: Reza, Ryba, Roza, Raza, Rye, Rana, Rada, Razza, Rosa, Rota

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Where is the Ryza family from?

You can see how Ryza families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ryza family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Ryza families were found in USA in 1920. In 1841 there was 1 Ryza family living in Caithness. This was 100% of all the recorded Ryza's in Scotland. Caithness had the highest population of Ryza families in 1841.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ryza 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 Ryza ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Farm Laborer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Ryza. 57% of Ryza men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Ryza women worked as a Farm Laborer.

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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

  • Farmer
    57%
  • Laborer
    19%
  • Assembler
    13%
  • Machinist
    13%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Farm Laborer
    100%

What Ryza family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 353 census records available for the last name Ryza. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ryza 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 179 immigration records available for the last name Ryza. 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 113 military records available for the last name Ryza. For the veterans among your Ryza ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ryza lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2004, in the United States, Ryza life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Ryza in 1956 was 61, and 69 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Ryza

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ryza 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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