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Ridey Family History

Ridey Name 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: Rider, Ridley, Riley, Riney, Riden, Rode, Sidney, Rey, Priddy, Reder

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Where is the Ridey family from?

You can see how Ridey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ridey family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Ridey families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 2 Ridey families living in Ohio. This was about 50% of all the recorded Ridey's in USA. Ohio and 1 other state had the highest population of Ridey families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ridey surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Ridey ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Secretary were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Ridey. 46% of Ridey men worked as a Laborer and 25% of Ridey women worked as a Secretary. Some less common occupations for Americans named Ridey were Machine Operator and Housework. .

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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 1940

  • Laborer
    46%
  • Farmer
    23%
  • Machinist
    7%
  • Machine Operator
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Secretary
    25%
  • Clerk
    19%
  • Maid
    19%
  • Housework
    13%
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What Ridey family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Ridey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ridey 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 138 immigration records available for the last name Ridey. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 133 military records available for the last name Ridey. For the veterans among your Ridey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ridey lifespan?

Between 1967 and 1999, in the United States, Ridey life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1983, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Ridey in 1967 was 48, and 70 in 1999.

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