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Ridal Family History

Ridal Surname Meaning

see Riddell.

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


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Where is the Ridal family from?

You can see how Ridal families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ridal family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Ridal families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 91 Ridal families living in Yorkshire. This was about 93% of all the recorded Ridal's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Ridal families in 1891.
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What did your Ridal ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Builders Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Ridal. 34% of Ridal men worked as a Builders Labourer and 82% of Ridal women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Ridal were Gents Hairdresser and Housewife.

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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

  • Builders Labourer
    34%
  • Steel Furnaceman
    34%
  • Gents Hairdresser
    34%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    82%
  • Unpaid Domestic Dutie
    8%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    6%
  • Housewife
    6%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Ridal. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ridal 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 159 immigration records available for the last name Ridal. 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 84 military records available for the last name Ridal. For the veterans among your Ridal ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ridal lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2000, in the United States, Ridal life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 1967. The average life expectancy for Ridal in 1967 was 76, and 57 in 2000.

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