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Ridpath Family History

Ridpath Surname Meaning

English: variant of Redpath.

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


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Where is the Ridpath family from?

You can see how Ridpath families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ridpath family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Ridpath families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 47 Ridpath families living in Surrey. This was about 22% of all the recorded Ridpath's in United Kingdom. Surrey had the highest population of Ridpath families in 1891.
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What did your Ridpath ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Insurance Branch and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Ridpath. 25% of Ridpath men worked as an Insurance Branch and 89% of Ridpath women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Ridpath were Bakers Journeyman and Housewife.

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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

  • Insurance Branch
    25%
  • Motor Mechanic
    25%
  • Male Nurse Lcc
    25%
  • Bakers Journeyman
    25%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    89%
  • Private Means
    5%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    5%
  • Housewife
    3%

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Census Records

There are 6,000 census records available for the last name Ridpath. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ridpath 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 611 immigration records available for the last name Ridpath. 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 564 military records available for the last name Ridpath. For the veterans among your Ridpath ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ridpath lifespan?

Between 1952 and 2004, in the United States, Ridpath life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1959, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Ridpath in 1952 was 64, and 75 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ridpath 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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