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Rydings Family History

Rydings Surname Meaning

see Ridings. see Readings.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Rydings family from?

You can see how Rydings families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rydings family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Rydings families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1911 there was 1 Rydings family living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Rydings's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Rydings families in 1911.
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What did your Rydings ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Rydings. 76% of Rydings women worked as an Unpaid Domestic 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.

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Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    76%
  • Domestic Duties Unpaid
    8%
  • Unpaid Household Duties
    8%
  • Dressmaker
    8%

What Rydings family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Rydings. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rydings 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 244 immigration records available for the last name Rydings. 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 114 military records available for the last name Rydings. For the veterans among your Rydings ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rydings lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2003, in the United States, Rydings life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Rydings in 1957 was 58, and 100 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rydings 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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