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Rides Family History

Rides Surname Meaning

variant of Ryde with post-medieval excrescent -s.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Rides family from?

You can see how Rides families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rides family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Rides families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 16 Rides families living in Staffordshire. This was about 33% of all the recorded Rides's in United Kingdom. Staffordshire had the highest population of Rides families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rides 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 Rides ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Rides. 34% of Rides men worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties and 87% of Rides women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Rides were Builders Labourer and Railway 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 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    34%
  • Incapacitated
    34%
  • Builders Labourer
    34%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    87%
  • Household Duties (unpaid)
    5%
  • Student Medical
    5%
  • Railway Clerk
    5%

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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Rides. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rides 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 366 immigration records available for the last name Rides. 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 Rides. For the veterans among your Rides ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rides lifespan?

Between 1980 and 1991, in the United States, Rides life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Rides in 1980 was 69, and 78 in 1991.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rides 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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