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Rydel Name Meaning

Swedish: variant of Rydell .

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


Similar surnames: Rydell, Ryder, Ryel, Ryden, Roden, Romel, Rymer, Ryley, Hyde, Readel

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Where is the Rydel family from?

You can see how Rydel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rydel family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Rydel families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 2 Rydel families living in Texas. This was about 67% of all the recorded Rydel's in USA. Texas had the highest population of Rydel families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rydel surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Rydel ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Laborer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Rydel. 32% of Rydel men worked as a Farmer and 30% of Rydel women worked as a Laborer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Rydel were Salesman 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.

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    32%
  • Machinist
    19%
  • Clerk
    14%
  • Salesman
    14%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    30%
  • Maid
    30%
  • Waitress
    20%
  • Clerk
    20%
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Census Records

There are 880 census records available for the last name Rydel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rydel 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 308 immigration records available for the last name Rydel. 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 232 military records available for the last name Rydel. For the veterans among your Rydel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rydel lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2004, in the United States, Rydel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Rydel in 1956 was 49, and 54 in 2004.

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