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Rysdon Family History

Rysdon 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: Risdon, Roysdon, Royston, Ruston, Rigdon, Ryden, Rondon, Rosson

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Where is the Rysdon family from?

You can see how Rysdon families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rysdon family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Rysdon families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 21 Rysdon families living in Tennessee. This was 100% of all the recorded Rysdon's in USA. Tennessee had the highest population of Rysdon families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rysdon surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Rysdon ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 179 census records available for the last name Rysdon. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rysdon 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 35 immigration records available for the last name Rysdon. 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 11 military records available for the last name Rysdon. For the veterans among your Rysdon ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rysdon lifespan?

Between 1979 and 1999, in the United States, Rysdon life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Rysdon in 1979 was 85, and 91 in 1999.

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