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Ridgeman Family History

Ridgeman Surname Meaning

see Ridgman.

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


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Where is the Ridgeman family from?

You can see how Ridgeman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ridgeman family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Ridgeman families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Ridgeman family living in Hampshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Ridgeman's in United Kingdom. Hampshire had the highest population of Ridgeman families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ridgeman 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 Ridgeman ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Ridgeman. 100% of Ridgeman women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Ridgeman family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 214 census records available for the last name Ridgeman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ridgeman 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 6 immigration records available for the last name Ridgeman. 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 29 military records available for the last name Ridgeman. For the veterans among your Ridgeman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ridgeman lifespan?

Between 1964 and 1978, in the United States, Ridgeman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1964, and highest in 1978. The average life expectancy for Ridgeman in 1964 was 69, and 88 in 1978.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Ridgeman

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ridgeman 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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