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Ridgrew Family History

Ridgrew 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: Ridge, Ridgley, Drew, Bridge, Rider, Ridley, Ringer, Rudge, Ringel

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Where is the Ridgrew family from?

You can see how Ridgrew families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ridgrew family name was found in the UK in 1891. In 1891 there were 2 Ridgrew families living in Suffolk. This was 100% of all the recorded Ridgrew's in United Kingdom. Suffolk had the highest population of Ridgrew families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 2 census records available for the last name Ridgrew. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ridgrew 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Ridgrew. 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 Ridgrew. For the veterans among your Ridgrew ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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