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Rysdyk Family History

Rysdyk 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: Rusak, Reddy, Radek, Ryden, Rasey, Mendyk, Rady, Risby, Risk, Rudy

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Where is the Rysdyk family from?

You can see how Rysdyk families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rysdyk family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Rysdyk families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there was 1 Rysdyk family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Rysdyk's in USA. New York had the highest population of Rysdyk families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rysdyk surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What Rysdyk family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 271 census records available for the last name Rysdyk. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rysdyk 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 203 immigration records available for the last name Rysdyk. 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 57 military records available for the last name Rysdyk. For the veterans among your Rysdyk ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rysdyk lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2004, in the United States, Rysdyk life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2002, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Rysdyk in 1967 was 91, and 87 in 2004.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rysdyk 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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