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Ryg Family History

Ryg 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, Rog, Rygg, Rys, Rygh, Ryu, Rong, Yu, Ram, Yi

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Where is the Ryg family from?

You can see how Ryg families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ryg family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Ryg families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 4 Ryg families living in Iowa. This was 100% of all the recorded Ryg's in USA. Iowa had the highest population of Ryg families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ryg 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 Ryg ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Ryg. 37% of Ryg men worked as a Laborer and 67% of Ryg women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Ryg were Painter and Waitress. .

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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
    37%
  • Farmer
    27%
  • Trucker
    16%
  • Painter
    11%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    67%
  • Waitress
    34%
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Census Records

There are 542 census records available for the last name Ryg. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ryg 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 149 immigration records available for the last name Ryg. 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 79 military records available for the last name Ryg. For the veterans among your Ryg ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ryg lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Ryg life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1999, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Ryg in 1963 was 82, and 86 in 2004.

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