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Mcridder Family History

Mcridder Surname 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: Crider, Ridder, Rider, Strider, Grinder, Ridler, Crisler, Schilder

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Where is the Mcridder family from?

You can see how Mcridder families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mcridder family name was found in Scotland between 1891 and 1901. The most Mcridder families were found in and Scotland in 1891. In 1891 there were 6 Mcridder families living in Renfrewshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Mcridder's in Scotland. Renfrewshire had the highest population of Mcridder families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 16 census records available for the last name Mcridder. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mcridder 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 1 immigration records available for the last name Mcridder. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Mcridder. For the veterans among your Mcridder ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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