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Ridgewell Family History

Ridgewell Surname Meaning

English: habitational name from Ridgewell (Essex) which is derived from an uncertain first element + Old English wella ‘spring stream’.

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


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Where is the Ridgewell family from?

You can see how Ridgewell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ridgewell family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Ridgewell families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 291 Ridgewell families living in Essex. This was about 41% of all the recorded Ridgewell's in United Kingdom. Essex had the highest population of Ridgewell families in 1891.
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What did your Ridgewell ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Ridgewell. 15% of Ridgewell men worked as a General Labourer and 75% of Ridgewell women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Ridgewell were Cowman 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.

Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • General Labourer
    15%
  • Incapacitated
    8%
  • Horseman On Farm
    8%
  • Cowman
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    75%
  • Housewife
    3%
  • Domestic
    2%
  • Incapacitated
    2%

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Census Records

There are 13,000 census records available for the last name Ridgewell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ridgewell 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 677 immigration records available for the last name Ridgewell. 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 637 military records available for the last name Ridgewell. For the veterans among your Ridgewell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ridgewell lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2003, in the United States, Ridgewell life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1961, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Ridgewell in 1961 was 51, and 85 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ridgewell 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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