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Rydie Family History

Rydie 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: Rodie, Rudie, Rye, Rode, Hyde, Rudi, Ridge, Rodis, Lyde, Rudge

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Where is the Rydie family from?

You can see how Rydie families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rydie family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Rydie families were found in Scotland in 1861. In 1911 there was 1 Rydie family living in Ontario. This was about 50% of all the recorded Rydie's in Canada. Ontario and 1 other province had the highest population of Rydie families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rydie 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 38 census records available for the last name Rydie. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rydie 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 9 immigration records available for the last name Rydie. 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 4 military records available for the last name Rydie. For the veterans among your Rydie ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rydie lifespan?

Between 1973 and 2002, in the United States, Rydie life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Rydie in 1973 was 31, and 87 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rydie 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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