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Rysinger Family History

Rysinger 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: Tysinger, Risinger, Dysinger, Wysinger, Lysinger, Frysinger, Ringer

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Where is the Rysinger family from?

You can see how Rysinger families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rysinger family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Rysinger families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Rysinger family living in Indiana. This was about 50% of all the recorded Rysinger's in USA. Indiana and 1 other state had the highest population of Rysinger families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rysinger surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Rysinger ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Rysinger ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 345 census records available for the last name Rysinger. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rysinger 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 7 immigration records available for the last name Rysinger. 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 72 military records available for the last name Rysinger. For the veterans among your Rysinger ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rysinger lifespan?

Between 1971 and 2001, in the United States, Rysinger life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 1971. The average life expectancy for Rysinger in 1971 was 93, and 71 in 2001.

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