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Ridgers Family History

Ridgers Surname Meaning

variant of Ridger + post-medieval excrescent -s.

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


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Where is the Ridgers family from?

You can see how Ridgers families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ridgers family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Ridgers families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 44 Ridgers families living in Hampshire. This was about 30% of all the recorded Ridgers's in United Kingdom. Hampshire had the highest population of Ridgers families in 1891.
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What did your Ridgers ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Gardener and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Ridgers. 34% of Ridgers men worked as a Gardener and 87% of Ridgers women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Ridgers were Bakers Roundsman and Dressmaker.

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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

  • Gardener
    34%
  • Jobbing Gardener
    25%
  • General Labourer
    25%
  • Bakers Roundsman
    17%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    87%
  • Housewife
    5%
  • Housekeeper
    5%
  • Dressmaker
    3%

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Census Records

There are 5,000 census records available for the last name Ridgers. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ridgers 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 411 immigration records available for the last name Ridgers. 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 346 military records available for the last name Ridgers. For the veterans among your Ridgers ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ridgers lifespan?

Between 1975 and 2004, in the United States, Ridgers life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1977. The average life expectancy for Ridgers in 1975 was 51, and 60 in 2004.

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