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Ridgewood Family History

Ridgewood 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: Ringwood, Wedgewood, Ridgeway, Bridgeford, Redwood, Hagewood, Bigwood

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Where is the Ridgewood family from?

You can see how Ridgewood families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ridgewood family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Ridgewood families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 8 Ridgewood families living in Middlesex. This was about 80% of all the recorded Ridgewood's in United Kingdom. Middlesex had the highest population of Ridgewood families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ridgewood surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 98 census records available for the last name Ridgewood. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ridgewood 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 9 immigration records available for the last name Ridgewood. 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 25 military records available for the last name Ridgewood. For the veterans among your Ridgewood ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ridgewood lifespan?

Average Ridgewood life expectancy in 1984 was 92 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 73.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ridgewood 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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