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Ridens Family History

Ridens Surname Meaning

Origin undetermined.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Ridens family from?

You can see how Ridens families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ridens family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Ridens families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 2 Ridens families living in Oxfordshire. This was about 67% of all the recorded Ridens's in United Kingdom. Oxfordshire had the highest population of Ridens families in 1891.
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What did your Ridens ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Seamstress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Ridens. 39% of Ridens men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Ridens women worked as a Seamstress.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    39%
  • Laborer
    29%
  • Farming
    15%
  • Manager
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Seamstress
    100%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Ridens. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ridens 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 44 immigration records available for the last name Ridens. 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 260 military records available for the last name Ridens. For the veterans among your Ridens ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ridens lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Ridens life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1991, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Ridens in 1962 was 80, and 90 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ridens 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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