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Ry Family History

Ry Name 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: Rye, Ray, Rey, Re, Roy, Ory, Ury, Fry, Bry, Rys

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Where is the Ry family from?

You can see how Ry families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ry family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Ry families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Ry family living in Dorset. This was about 50% of all the recorded Ry's in United Kingdom. Dorset and 1 other county had the highest population of Ry families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ry surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Ry ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Ry. 100% of Ry 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 17,000 census records available for the last name Ry. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ry 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Ry. 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 23,000 military records available for the last name Ry. For the veterans among your Ry ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ry lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2001, in the United States, Ry life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2001, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Ry in 1969 was 39, and 36 in 2001.

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