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Rydburg Family History

Rydburg 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: Rydberg, Redburn, Rodberg, Ryberg, Rosburg, Rumburg, Rudberg, Ryburn

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Where is the Rydburg family from?

You can see how Rydburg families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rydburg family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there was 1 Rydburg family living in California. This was about 50% of all the recorded Rydburg's in USA. California and 1 other state had the highest population of Rydburg families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rydburg 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 78 census records available for the last name Rydburg. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rydburg 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 17 immigration records available for the last name Rydburg. 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 8 military records available for the last name Rydburg. For the veterans among your Rydburg ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rydburg lifespan?

Between 1970 and 1988, in the United States, Rydburg life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 1972. The average life expectancy for Rydburg in 1970 was 67, and 71 in 1988.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rydburg 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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