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Ridgely Family History

Ridgely Name Meaning

English (Berkshire and Buckinghamshire): variant of Ridgley . This surname is now rare in Britain.

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


Similar surnames: Ridgway, Riddel, Ridgell, Riley, Ridley, Rickey, Ringle, Gingell

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Where is the Ridgely family from?

You can see how Ridgely families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ridgely family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Ridgely families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 15 Ridgely families living in London. This was about 68% of all the recorded Ridgely's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Ridgely families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ridgely surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Ridgely ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Ridgely. 100% of Ridgely women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. .

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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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%
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Census Records

There are 7,000 census records available for the last name Ridgely. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ridgely 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 854 immigration records available for the last name Ridgely. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 3,000 military records available for the last name Ridgely. For the veterans among your Ridgely ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ridgely lifespan?

Between 1945 and 2004, in the United States, Ridgely life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1957, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Ridgely in 1945 was 31, and 70 in 2004.

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