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Rydeard Family History

Rydeard 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: Ryherd, Ryder, Rynard, Beard, Yard, Goddard, Dear, Read, Reder

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Where is the Rydeard family from?

You can see how Rydeard families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rydeard family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Rydeard families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 30 Rydeard families living in Lancashire. This was 100% of all the recorded Rydeard's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Rydeard families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rydeard 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 Rydeard ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Rydeard. 100% of Rydeard 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 Rydeard family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 226 census records available for the last name Rydeard. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rydeard 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 21 immigration records available for the last name Rydeard. 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 38 military records available for the last name Rydeard. For the veterans among your Rydeard ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rydeard lifespan?

Between 1986 and 1994, in the United States, Rydeard life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1986, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Rydeard in 1986 was 88, and 94 in 1994.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Rydeard

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rydeard 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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