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Ryia Family History

Ryia 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: Ryba, Raia, Yi, Reis, Yin, Rye, Rana, Rada, Rosa, Xia

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Where is the Ryia family from?

You can see how Ryia families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ryia family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Ryia families living in Illinois. This was about 50% of all the recorded Ryia's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Ryia families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ryia surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Ryia ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Operator was the top reported job for people in the USA named Ryia. 100% of Ryia men worked as an 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.

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Operator
    100%
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Census Records

There are 87 census records available for the last name Ryia. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ryia 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 21 immigration records available for the last name Ryia. 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 19 military records available for the last name Ryia. For the veterans among your Ryia ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ryia lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2003, in the United States, Ryia life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Ryia in 1968 was 68, and 62 in 2003.

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