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Rydont Family History

Rydont 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, Lydon, Rybolt, Radant, Rylant, Ryon, Ryding, Brydon, Ridout

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Where is the Rydont family from?

You can see how Rydont families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rydont family name was found in the UK in 1891. In 1891 there were 8 Rydont families living in Derbyshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Rydont's in United Kingdom. Derbyshire had the highest population of Rydont families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rydont 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 Rydont ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Gardener was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Rydont. 100% of Rydont men worked as a Gardener.

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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

  • Gardener
    100%

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Census Records

There are 20 census records available for the last name Rydont. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rydont 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 1 immigration records available for the last name Rydont. 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 9 military records available for the last name Rydont. For the veterans among your Rydont ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rydont lifespan?

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