Rysdal History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms

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Early Origins of the Rysdal family

The surname Rysdal was first found in Northumberland at Redesdale, a valley in the western part of the county. As an important route into Scotland, the area has seen conflict since the time of the Roman Empire. 1

Early History of the Rysdal family

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Rysdal Spelling Variations

Spelling variations of this family name include: Ridsdale, Ridesdale, Redesdale, Redesdall, Redsdale, Risdale, Rysdale, Risedale, Rysedale and many more.

Early Notables of the Rysdal family

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Migration of the Rysdal family

Some of the first settlers of this family name or some of its variants were: John Ridsdale settled in Virginia in 1620 with his wife, the same year as the "Mayflower."

Citations +

Bardsley, C.W, A Dictionary of English and Welsh Surnames: With Special American Instances. Wiltshire: Heraldry Today, 1901. Print. (ISBN 0-900455-44-6)