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Ryson Family History

Ryson 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: Bryson, Tyson, Dyson, Lyson, Rison, Hyson, Rayson, Ryon, Ayson, Son

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Where is the Ryson family from?

You can see how Ryson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ryson family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Ryson families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1880 there were 8 Ryson families living in Iowa. This was about 33% of all the recorded Ryson's in USA. Iowa had the highest population of Ryson families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ryson surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Ryson ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Ryson. 28% of Ryson men worked as a Laborer and 23% of Ryson women worked as a Maid. Some less common occupations for Americans named Ryson were New Worker 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
    28%
  • Farmer
    11%
  • Salesman
    11%
  • New Worker
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    23%
  • Stenographer
    17%
  • Secretary
    17%
  • Waitress
    12%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Ryson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ryson 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 229 immigration records available for the last name Ryson. 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 59 military records available for the last name Ryson. For the veterans among your Ryson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ryson lifespan?

Between 1973 and 1997, in the United States, Ryson life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Ryson in 1973 was 66, and 87 in 1997.

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