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Rydner Family History

Rydner 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: Radner, Ryner, Ryder, Redner, Ridner, Rudner, Reder, Radney, Roder

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Where is the Rydner family from?

You can see how Rydner families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rydner family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Rydner families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 22 Rydner families living in New Jersey. This was about 88% of all the recorded Rydner's in USA. New Jersey had the highest population of Rydner families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 108 census records available for the last name Rydner. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rydner 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 44 immigration records available for the last name Rydner. 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 13 military records available for the last name Rydner. For the veterans among your Rydner ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rydner lifespan?

Between 1971 and 1977, in the United States, Rydner life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 1977. The average life expectancy for Rydner in 1971 was 72, and 85 in 1977.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rydner 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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