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Ridlen Family History

Ridlen Surname Meaning

Possibly from Swiss German and South German Riedlin or Rüdlin(g) from pet forms of Rudolf.

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


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Where is the Ridlen family from?

You can see how Ridlen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ridlen family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Ridlen families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 6 Ridlen families living in London. This was about 35% of all the recorded Ridlen's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Ridlen families in 1891.
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What did your Ridlen ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Ridlen. 100% of Ridlen 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%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Ridlen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ridlen 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 46 immigration records available for the last name Ridlen. 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 378 military records available for the last name Ridlen. For the veterans among your Ridlen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ridlen lifespan?

Between 1949 and 2004, in the United States, Ridlen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Ridlen in 1949 was 60, and 90 in 2004.

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