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Rydin Family History

Rydin 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: Ryden, Rudin, Radin, Rodin, Redin, Ryding, Aydin, Yin, Rubin, Hyden

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Where is the Rydin family from?

You can see how Rydin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rydin family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Rydin families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 2 Rydin families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Rydin's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Rydin families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rydin 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 Rydin ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Carpenter and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Rydin. 34% of Rydin men worked as a Carpenter and 100% of Rydin women worked as a Clerk.

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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

  • Carpenter
    34%
  • Truck Driver
    17%
  • Painter
    17%
  • Machinist
    17%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    100%

What Rydin family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 700 census records available for the last name Rydin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rydin 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 822 immigration records available for the last name Rydin. 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 96 military records available for the last name Rydin. For the veterans among your Rydin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rydin lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Rydin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1987, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Rydin in 1962 was 66, and 88 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Rydin

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rydin 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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