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Rhyder Family History

Rhyder 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: Rhymer, Ryder, Rayder, Rhyner, Hyder, Hyde, Reder, Hyden, Roder

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Where is the Rhyder family from?

You can see how Rhyder families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rhyder family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Rhyder families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 7 Rhyder families living in London. This was about 33% of all the recorded Rhyder's in United Kingdom. London and 1 other county had the highest population of Rhyder families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rhyder 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 Rhyder ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Rhyder. 100% of Rhyder 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
    100%

What Rhyder family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 579 census records available for the last name Rhyder. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rhyder 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 51 immigration records available for the last name Rhyder. 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 133 military records available for the last name Rhyder. For the veterans among your Rhyder ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rhyder lifespan?

Between 1971 and 2003, in the United States, Rhyder life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1986, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Rhyder in 1971 was 61, and 91 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Rhyder

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rhyder 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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