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Rydquist Family History

Rydquist 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: Runquist, Hedquist, Rundquist, Edquist, Nyquist, Quist, Melquist

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Where is the Rydquist family from?

You can see how Rydquist families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rydquist family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Rydquist families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 3 Rydquist families living in Massachusetts. This was about 33% of all the recorded Rydquist's in USA. Massachusetts and 1 other state had the highest population of Rydquist families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rydquist surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Rydquist ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Rydquist. 45% of Rydquist men worked as a Laborer and 34% of Rydquist women worked as a Teacher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Rydquist were Mecht and Housewife. .

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    45%
  • Farmer
    34%
  • Mecht
    23%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    34%
  • Maid
    23%
  • Housekeeper
    23%
  • Housewife
    23%
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Census Records

There are 918 census records available for the last name Rydquist. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rydquist 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 201 immigration records available for the last name Rydquist. 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 140 military records available for the last name Rydquist. For the veterans among your Rydquist ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rydquist lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Rydquist life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Rydquist in 1963 was 67, and 83 in 2003.

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