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Rydr Family History

Rydr 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: Ryder, Ryer, Rye, Rode, Hyde, Rada, Reder, Roder, Dyer, Rider

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Where is the Rydr family from?

You can see how Rydr families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rydr family name was found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there was 1 Rydr family living in Nova Scotia. This was 100% of all the recorded Rydr's in Canada. Nova Scotia had the highest population of Rydr families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rydr surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

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Census Records

There are 43 census records available for the last name Rydr. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rydr 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 6 immigration records available for the last name Rydr. 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 4 military records available for the last name Rydr. For the veterans among your Rydr ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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