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Ridgedell Family History

Ridgedell 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: Riddell, Ridgell, Riedell, Reddell, Riedel, Liddell, Briddell

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Where is the Ridgedell family from?

You can see how Ridgedell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ridgedell family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Ridgedell families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 8 Ridgedell families living in Georgia. This was about 67% of all the recorded Ridgedell's in USA. Georgia had the highest population of Ridgedell families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ridgedell 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 Ridgedell ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Ridgedell. 46% of Ridgedell men worked as a Farmer.

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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
    46%
  • Laborer
    37%
  • Machinist
    19%

What Ridgedell family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 160 census records available for the last name Ridgedell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ridgedell 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Ridgedell. 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 61 military records available for the last name Ridgedell. For the veterans among your Ridgedell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ridgedell lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2003, in the United States, Ridgedell life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Ridgedell in 1968 was 70, and 92 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Ridgedell

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ridgedell 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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