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Rydall Family History

Rydall 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: Ryall, Rydell, Ridall, Dall, Rodell, Rydalch, Rudell, Lyall, Rendall

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Where is the Rydall family from?

You can see how Rydall families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rydall family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Rydall families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1911 there were 13 Rydall families living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Rydall's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Rydall families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rydall 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 Rydall ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Rydall. 100% of Rydall men worked as a Farmer.

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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 1921

  • Farmer
    100%

What Rydall family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 691 census records available for the last name Rydall. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rydall 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 197 immigration records available for the last name Rydall. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 11 military records available for the last name Rydall. For the veterans among your Rydall ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rydall lifespan?

Between 1976 and 1997, in the United States, Rydall life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1978. The average life expectancy for Rydall in 1976 was 67, and 75 in 1997.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rydall 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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