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Ridolph Family History

Ridolph 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: Rudolph, Randolph, Ridolfi, Ludolph, Dolph, Rolph, Adolph, Ridley

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Where is the Ridolph family from?

You can see how Ridolph families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ridolph family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Ridolph families living in Connecticut. This was about 50% of all the recorded Ridolph's in USA. Connecticut had the highest population of Ridolph families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ridolph surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Ridolph ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Operator was the top reported job for people in the USA named Ridolph. 100% of Ridolph women worked as an Operator. .

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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 1940

  • Operator
    100%
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Census Records

There are 68 census records available for the last name Ridolph. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ridolph 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 5 immigration records available for the last name Ridolph. 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 3 military records available for the last name Ridolph. For the veterans among your Ridolph ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ridolph lifespan?

Between 1983 and 2002, in the United States, Ridolph life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1983, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Ridolph in 1983 was 67, and 95 in 2002.

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