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Rydlewicz Family History

Rydlewicz 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: Radziewicz, Rynkiewicz, Roderick, Redlich, Rydzewski, Dewitz

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Where is the Rydlewicz family from?

You can see how Rydlewicz families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rydlewicz family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Rydlewicz families living in Wisconsin. This was about 50% of all the recorded Rydlewicz's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Rydlewicz families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rydlewicz surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Rydlewicz ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Barber and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Rydlewicz. 100% of Rydlewicz men worked as a Barber and 50% of Rydlewicz women worked as a Maid.

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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 Male Occupations In 1940

  • Barber
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    50%
  • Packer
    50%

What Rydlewicz family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 199 census records available for the last name Rydlewicz. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rydlewicz 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 43 immigration records available for the last name Rydlewicz. 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 53 military records available for the last name Rydlewicz. For the veterans among your Rydlewicz ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rydlewicz lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Rydlewicz life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1990, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Rydlewicz in 1962 was 74, and 90 in 2004.

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