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Ridington Family History

Ridington 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: Redington, Ludington, Reddington, Addington, Edington, Remington

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Where is the Ridington family from?

You can see how Ridington families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ridington family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Ridington families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 2 Ridington families living in London. This was about 67% of all the recorded Ridington's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Ridington families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ridington 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 Ridington ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Ridington. 64% of Ridington women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    64%
  • Unpaid Hse Duties
    19%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    19%

What Ridington family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Ridington. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ridington 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 246 immigration records available for the last name Ridington. 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 112 military records available for the last name Ridington. For the veterans among your Ridington ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ridington lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2002, in the United States, Ridington life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Ridington in 1963 was 84, and 98 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Ridington

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ridington 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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