Ridehalgh Family History

Ridehalgh Surname Meaning

From Higher Ridihalgh in the township of Briercliffe with Extwistle in Whalley parish (Lancs), which is recorded as Redehalgh in 1509. The place-name derives from Old English hrēod ‘reed’ + halh ‘nook corner of land water meadow’.

The etymology of the name reflects the geographical features of the area, showcasing the significance of natural elements in place-naming traditions.

Old English terms often illustrate the landscape's influence on settlement patterns and naming practices throughout history.

Additionally, the name may have become confused with Riddell, indicating how similar-sounding names can lead to misinterpretations of place origins.

This highlights the complexities of historical geography and the evolution of language over time within the region.

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

9K	Birth, Marriage, and Deaths
268	Military Records
244	Immigration Records
3K	Census and Voter Lists
4K	Member Trees

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Where is the Ridehalgh family from?

You can see how Ridehalgh families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ridehalgh family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Ridehalgh families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 160 Ridehalgh families living in Lancashire. This was about 79% of all the recorded Ridehalgh's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Ridehalgh families in 1891.

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What did your Ridehalgh ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Cotton weaver and Unpaid domestic duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Ridehalgh. 34% of Ridehalgh men worked as a Cotton weaver and 73% of Ridehalgh women worked as an Unpaid domestic duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Ridehalgh were provender dealer and Incapacitated.

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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.

Cotton weaver

34%

cotton tape sizer

17%

Medical practitioner

17%

provender dealer

17%

Unpaid domestic duties

73%

Cotton weaver

15%

Private means

Incapacitated

What Ridehalgh family records will you find?

Census Record

There are 3K census records available for the last name Ridehalgh. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ridehalgh census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger List

There are 244 immigration records available for the last name Ridehalgh. 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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Military Records

There are 268 military records available for the last name Ridehalgh. For the veterans among your Ridehalgh ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ridehalgh lifespan?

Between 1973 and 2000, in the United States, Ridehalgh life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1979. The average life expectancy for Ridehalgh in 1973 was 35, and 67 in 2000.

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Ridehalgh Surname Meaning

The etymology of the name reflects the geographical features of the area, showcasing the significance of natural elements in place-naming traditions.

Old English terms often illustrate the landscape's influence on settlement patterns and naming practices throughout history.

Additionally, the name may have become confused with Riddell, indicating how similar-sounding names can lead to misinterpretations of place origins.

This highlights the complexities of historical geography and the evolution of language over time within the region.

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

Where is the Ridehalgh family from?

What did your Ridehalgh ancestors do for a living?

Data not to scale

We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

Cotton weaver

34%

cotton tape sizer

17%

Medical practitioner

17%

provender dealer

17%

Unpaid domestic duties

73%

Cotton weaver

15%

Private means

Incapacitated

What Ridehalgh family records will you find?

What is the average Ridehalgh lifespan?

Between 1973 and 2000, in the United States, Ridehalgh life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1979. The average life expectancy for Ridehalgh in 1973 was 35, and 67 in 2000.

Ridehalgh Family History

Ridehalgh Surname Meaning

18,000 record(s) for Ridehalgh

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Ridehalgh Surname Meaning

18,000 record(s) for Ridehalgh

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Where is the Ridehalgh family from?

What did your Ridehalgh ancestors do for a living?

Top Male Occupations In 1939

Top Female Occupations In 1939

What Ridehalgh family records will you find?

Census Record

Passenger List

Military Records

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What is the average Ridehalgh lifespan?

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