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Ridlan Family History

Ridlan 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: Ridlen, Ridlon, Ridley, Rudman, Millan, Milan, Radman, Ridler, Radwan

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Where is the Ridlan family from?

You can see how Ridlan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ridlan family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Ridlan families were found in Scotland in 1861. In 1861 there were 9 Ridlan families living in Shetland. This was 100% of all the recorded Ridlan's in Scotland. Shetland had the highest population of Ridlan families in 1861.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ridlan 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 135 census records available for the last name Ridlan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ridlan 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 Ridlan. 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 13 military records available for the last name Ridlan. For the veterans among your Ridlan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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