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Rydh Family History

Rydh Surname 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: Rygh, Rye, Rich, Rode, Hyde, Rada, Rath, Rush, Roth, Roch

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Where is the Rydh family from?

You can see how Rydh families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rydh family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Rydh family living in Alaska. This was about 50% of all the recorded Rydh's in USA. Alaska and 1 other state had the highest population of Rydh families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 43 census records available for the last name Rydh. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rydh 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 100 immigration records available for the last name Rydh. 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 20 military records available for the last name Rydh. For the veterans among your Rydh ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rydh lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2001, in the United States, Rydh life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1983, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Rydh in 1968 was 86, and 85 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rydh 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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