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Ryam Family History

Ryam 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: Ram, Ryan, Byam, Yam, Ream, Roam, Yan, Ham, Rye, Ras

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Where is the Ryam family from?

You can see how Ryam families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ryam family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Ryam families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Ryam family living in Arkansas. This was about 33% of all the recorded Ryam's in USA. Arkansas and 2 other states had the highest population of Ryam families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ryam surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Ryam ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Ryam. 24% of Ryam men worked as a Laborer and 28% of Ryam women worked as a Teacher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Ryam were Clerk and Inspector. .

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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 1940

  • Laborer
    24%
  • Farmer
    17%
  • Shipping Clerk
    10%
  • Clerk
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    28%
  • Housewife
    17%
  • Social Worker
    12%
  • Inspector
    12%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Ryam. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ryam 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 369 immigration records available for the last name Ryam. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 169 military records available for the last name Ryam. For the veterans among your Ryam ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ryam lifespan?

Between 1970 and 1972, in the United States, Ryam life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1970. The average life expectancy for Ryam in 1970 was 80, and 72 in 1972.

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