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Ryding Family History

Ryding Surname Meaning

English (Lancashire): variant of Riding.

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


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Where is the Ryding family from?

You can see how Ryding families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ryding family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Ryding families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 340 Ryding families living in Lancashire. This was about 83% of all the recorded Ryding's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Ryding families in 1891.
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What did your Ryding ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Farmer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Ryding. 14% of Ryding men worked as a Farmer and 65% of Ryding women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Ryding were Unpaid Domestic Duties and Unpaid Household 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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • Farmer
    14%
  • General Labourer
    11%
  • Joiner
    7%
  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    65%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    12%
  • Housewife
    3%
  • Unpaid Household Duties
    3%

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Census Records

There are 6,000 census records available for the last name Ryding. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ryding 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 813 immigration records available for the last name Ryding. 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 431 military records available for the last name Ryding. For the veterans among your Ryding ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ryding lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2003, in the United States, Ryding life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Ryding in 1958 was 66, and 89 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ryding 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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