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Rydvall Family History

Rydvall 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, Reddell, Duvall, Riddell, Hudnall, Siddall

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Where is the Rydvall family from?

You can see how Rydvall families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rydvall family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Rydvall family living in Kansas. This was 100% of all the recorded Rydvall's in USA. Kansas had the highest population of Rydvall families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rydvall 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 97 census records available for the last name Rydvall. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rydvall 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 50 immigration records available for the last name Rydvall. 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 3 military records available for the last name Rydvall. For the veterans among your Rydvall ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rydvall lifespan?

Between 1980 and 1994, in the United States, Rydvall life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Rydvall in 1980 was 66, and 82 in 1994.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rydvall 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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