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Rideley Family History

Rideley Surname 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: Ridley, Ridgley, Richley, Riley, Ridler, Midgley, Risley, Ripley

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Where is the Rideley family from?

You can see how Rideley families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rideley family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Rideley families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 8 Rideley families living in Maryland. This was about 80% of all the recorded Rideley's in USA. Maryland had the highest population of Rideley families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rideley surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 62 census records available for the last name Rideley. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rideley 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 3 immigration records available for the last name Rideley. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 12 military records available for the last name Rideley. For the veterans among your Rideley ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rideley lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rideley 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.

Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Rideley

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