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Ryant Family History

Ryant Surname Meaning

Irish: variant of Ryan.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Ryant family from?

You can see how Ryant families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ryant family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Ryant families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there were 4 Ryant families living in New York. This was about 44% of all the recorded Ryant's in USA. New York had the highest population of Ryant families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ryant 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 Ryant ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housework were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Ryant. 30% of Ryant men worked as a Farmer and 31% of Ryant women worked as a Housework. Some less common occupations for Americans named Ryant were Painter and Housekeeper.

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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

  • Farmer
    30%
  • Laborer
    24%
  • Machinist
    8%
  • Painter
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housework
    31%
  • Cook
    24%
  • House Work
    16%
  • Housekeeper
    16%

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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Ryant. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ryant 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 273 immigration records available for the last name Ryant. 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 508 military records available for the last name Ryant. For the veterans among your Ryant ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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