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Rydlund Family History

Rydlund 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: Ryland, Nylund, Bylund, Hedlund, Fredlund, Edlund, Roslund, Lund

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Where is the Rydlund family from?

You can see how Rydlund families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rydlund family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Rydlund families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 6 Rydlund families living in Iowa. This was about 67% of all the recorded Rydlund's in USA. Iowa had the highest population of Rydlund families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 294 census records available for the last name Rydlund. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rydlund 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 46 immigration records available for the last name Rydlund. 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 28 military records available for the last name Rydlund. For the veterans among your Rydlund ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rydlund lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Rydlund life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1963, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Rydlund in 1963 was 57, and 73 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rydlund 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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