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Rydjord Family History

Rydjord 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: Radford, Redford, Record, Bradford, Ledford, Bedford, Rayford, Byford

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Where is the Rydjord family from?

You can see how Rydjord families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rydjord family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Rydjord family living in South Dakota. This was 100% of all the recorded Rydjord's in USA. South Dakota had the highest population of Rydjord families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 113 census records available for the last name Rydjord. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rydjord 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 25 immigration records available for the last name Rydjord. 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 10 military records available for the last name Rydjord. For the veterans among your Rydjord ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rydjord lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2001, in the United States, Rydjord life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Rydjord in 1967 was 83, and 75 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rydjord 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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