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Ridout Family History

Ridout Surname Meaning

English (Dorset): variant of Rideout.

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


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Where is the Ridout family from?

You can see how Ridout families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ridout family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Ridout families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 371 Ridout families living in Dorset. This was about 30% of all the recorded Ridout's in United Kingdom. Dorset had the highest population of Ridout families in 1891.
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What did your Ridout 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 Ridout. 14% of Ridout men worked as a General Labourer and 71% of Ridout women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Ridout were Gardener and Private Means.

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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
    14%
  • Dairy Farmer
    9%
  • Bricklayer
    8%
  • Gardener
    5%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    71%
  • Housekeeper
    3%
  • Housewife
    3%
  • Private Means
    3%

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Census Records

There are 33,000 census records available for the last name Ridout. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ridout 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 2,000 immigration records available for the last name Ridout. 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 3,000 military records available for the last name Ridout. For the veterans among your Ridout ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ridout lifespan?

Between 1945 and 2004, in the United States, Ridout life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1966, and highest in 1969. The average life expectancy for Ridout in 1945 was 61, and 70 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ridout 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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