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Ruyan Family History

Ruyan 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: Ruan, Ryan, Ruman, Rutan, Rhyan, Runyan, Yan, Guan, Duan, Rusak

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Where is the Ruyan family from?

You can see how Ruyan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ruyan family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Ruyan families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 3 Ruyan families living in North Carolina. This was about 50% of all the recorded Ruyan's in USA. North Carolina had the highest population of Ruyan families in 1880.
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What did your Ruyan ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housework were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Ruyan. 60% of Ruyan men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Ruyan women worked as a Housework. .

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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
    60%
  • Tobacco
    40%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housework
    100%
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Census Records

There are 403 census records available for the last name Ruyan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ruyan 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 41 immigration records available for the last name Ruyan. 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 41 military records available for the last name Ruyan. For the veterans among your Ruyan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ruyan lifespan?

Between 1960 and 1988, in the United States, Ruyan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1960, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Ruyan in 1960 was 64, and 91 in 1988.

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