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Ridella Family History

Ridella 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: Rinella, Fradella, Riddell, Rella, Ramella, Rydell, Rodell, Rudell

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Where is the Ridella family from?

You can see how Ridella families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ridella family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Ridella families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 3 Ridella families living in Lancashire. This was 100% of all the recorded Ridella's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Ridella families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ridella surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Ridella ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Miner was the top reported job for people in the USA named Ridella. 34% of Ridella men worked as a Miner.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Miner
    34%
  • Farmer
    23%
  • Machinist
    17%
  • Laborer
    17%

What Ridella family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 482 census records available for the last name Ridella. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ridella 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 130 immigration records available for the last name Ridella. 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 89 military records available for the last name Ridella. For the veterans among your Ridella ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ridella lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Ridella life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Ridella in 1963 was 80, and 95 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Ridella

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ridella ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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