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Rydesky Family History

Rydesky Name 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: Rodes, Brodsky, Radek, Ryden, Radecki, Lesky, Grodsky, Rydell, Radeke

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Where is the Rydesky family from?

You can see how Rydesky families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rydesky family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Rydesky family living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Rydesky's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Rydesky families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rydesky surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Rydesky ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Rydesky ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 34 census records available for the last name Rydesky. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rydesky 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 7 immigration records available for the last name Rydesky. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 12 military records available for the last name Rydesky. For the veterans among your Rydesky ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rydesky lifespan?

Between 1970 and 2004, in the United States, Rydesky life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2004, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Rydesky in 1970 was 71, and 57 in 2004.

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