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Rydelek Family History

Rydelek 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: Rydell, Rydeen, Rydel, Ridley, Redel, Radek, Ridler, Ryden, Reek

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Where is the Rydelek family from?

You can see how Rydelek families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rydelek family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Rydelek families living in Illinois. This was about 33% of all the recorded Rydelek's in USA. Illinois and 2 other states had the highest population of Rydelek families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rydelek 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 Rydelek ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Rydelek. 100% of Rydelek men worked as a Laborer.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    100%

What Rydelek family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 231 census records available for the last name Rydelek. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rydelek 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 40 immigration records available for the last name Rydelek. 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 54 military records available for the last name Rydelek. For the veterans among your Rydelek ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rydelek lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Rydelek life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1966, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Rydelek in 1962 was 59, and 87 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Rydelek

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rydelek 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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