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Ryznar Family History

Ryznar 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: Ryner, Rozar, Rozner, Rynard, Kyzar, Lazar, Rana, Razza, Iyengar

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Where is the Ryznar family from?

You can see how Ryznar families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ryznar family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 4 Ryznar families living in Michigan. This was about 25% of all the recorded Ryznar's in USA. Michigan and 1 other state had the highest population of Ryznar families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ryznar surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Ryznar ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Assembler were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Ryznar. 85% of Ryznar men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Ryznar women worked as an Assembler. Some less common occupations for Americans named Ryznar were Welder and Machine Operator.

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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
    85%
  • Welder
    16%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Assembler
    50%
  • Machine Operator
    50%

What Ryznar family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 383 census records available for the last name Ryznar. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ryznar 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 184 immigration records available for the last name Ryznar. 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 200 military records available for the last name Ryznar. For the veterans among your Ryznar ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ryznar lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2004, in the United States, Ryznar life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1978. The average life expectancy for Ryznar in 1968 was 74, and 86 in 2004.

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