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Ridanpaa Family History

Ridanpaa 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: Fidanza, Rana, Dana, Ranta, Ridenour, Rantala, Fiandaca, Miranda

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What did your Ridanpaa ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Miner was the top reported job for people in the USA named Ridanpaa. 100% of Ridanpaa men worked as a Miner.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Miner
    100%

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Census Records

There are 29 census records available for the last name Ridanpaa. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ridanpaa 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 58 immigration records available for the last name Ridanpaa. 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 4 military records available for the last name Ridanpaa. For the veterans among your Ridanpaa ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ridanpaa lifespan?

Between 1962 and 1998, in the United States, Ridanpaa life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Ridanpaa in 1962 was 67, and 77 in 1998.

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