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Rydel Family History

Rydel Surname Meaning

Swedish: variant of Rydell.

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


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Where is the Rydel family from?

You can see how Rydel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rydel family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Rydel families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 7 Rydel families living in Lancashire. This was about 28% of all the recorded Rydel's in United Kingdom. Lancashire and 2 other counties had the highest population of Rydel families in 1891.
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What did your Rydel ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Rydel. 100% of Rydel women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 880 census records available for the last name Rydel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rydel 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 308 immigration records available for the last name Rydel. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 232 military records available for the last name Rydel. For the veterans among your Rydel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rydel lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2004, in the United States, Rydel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Rydel in 1956 was 49, and 54 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rydel ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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