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Ridgdill Family History

Ridgdill 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: Riddell, Ridgell, Reddell, Siddall, Ringdahl, Rudisill, Liddell

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Where is the Ridgdill family from?

You can see how Ridgdill families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ridgdill family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Ridgdill families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Ridgdill family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Ridgdill's in USA. New York had the highest population of Ridgdill families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ridgdill surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Ridgdill ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Ridgdill. 29% of Ridgdill men worked as a Laborer. .

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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
    29%
  • Clerk
    22%
  • Farmer
    22%
  • Manager
    15%
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Census Records

There are 329 census records available for the last name Ridgdill. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ridgdill 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 11 immigration records available for the last name Ridgdill. 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 76 military records available for the last name Ridgdill. For the veterans among your Ridgdill ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ridgdill lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2003, in the United States, Ridgdill life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1979. The average life expectancy for Ridgdill in 1962 was 53, and 82 in 2003.

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