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Rydon Family History

Rydon Surname Meaning

see Riden.

Source: The Concise Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain, 2021


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Where is the Rydon family from?

You can see how Rydon families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rydon family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Rydon families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1911 there was 1 Rydon family living in Manitoba. This was 100% of all the recorded Rydon's in Canada. Manitoba had the highest population of Rydon families in 1911.
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What did your Rydon ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Rydon. 78% of Rydon 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
    78%
  • Private Means
    23%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Rydon. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rydon 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 276 immigration records available for the last name Rydon. 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 71 military records available for the last name Rydon. For the veterans among your Rydon ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rydon lifespan?

Average Rydon life expectancy in 2003 was 90 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 74.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rydon 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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