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Rydman Family History

Rydman Surname Meaning

Swedish: habitational name formed with man ‘man’ for someone from a place called with the element ryd ‘woodland clearing’.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Rydman family from?

You can see how Rydman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rydman family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Rydman families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 7 Rydman families living in Ontario. This was about 70% of all the recorded Rydman's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Rydman families in 1911.
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What did your Rydman ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Rydman. 36% of Rydman men worked as a Laborer and 25% of Rydman women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Rydman were New Worker and Clerk.

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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

  • Laborer
    36%
  • Farmer
    29%
  • Salesman
    18%
  • New Worker
    11%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    25%
  • Housewife
    25%
  • Maid
    25%
  • Clerk
    25%

What Rydman family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Rydman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rydman 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 431 immigration records available for the last name Rydman. 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 308 military records available for the last name Rydman. For the veterans among your Rydman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rydman lifespan?

Between 1953 and 2004, in the United States, Rydman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1957, and highest in 1971. The average life expectancy for Rydman in 1953 was 53, and 83 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rydman 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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