Origins of the Ryrie surname

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    In 1921, most Ryries lived in north-east

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    560 Ryrie Travel & migration records
    1,200 Ryries found in all Census records

    Interesting facts about Ryrie

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    What are the most common Ryrie first names?

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    Common jobs for Ryries

    Men and women often performed different types of jobs, so these are displayed by gender to maintain their historical accuracy.

    Commmon female occupations for Ryries in 1921

    Domestic Servant

    19

    Domestic Serv

    11

    Annuitant

    10

    Dressmaker

    6

    Farmer's Wife

    6

    Commmon male occupations for Ryries in 1921

    Fisherman

    27

    Farmer

    24

    Joiner

    18

    Farm Servant

    13

    Baker

    10

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