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Ridgner Family History

Ridgner 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: Ridener, Ridner, Eigner, Rider, Ringer, Ridge, Ridler, Ridinger

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Where is the Ridgner family from?

You can see how Ridgner families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ridgner family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Ridgner families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 3 Ridgner families living in Mississippi. This was about 75% of all the recorded Ridgner's in USA. Mississippi had the highest population of Ridgner families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 44 census records available for the last name Ridgner. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ridgner 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Ridgner. 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 5 military records available for the last name Ridgner. For the veterans among your Ridgner ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ridgner lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2002, in the United States, Ridgner life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1965, and highest in 1969. The average life expectancy for Ridgner in 1965 was 34, and 59 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ridgner 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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