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Ridgdale Family History

Ridgdale 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: Riddle, Ridge, Langdale, Riddell, Redgate, Ringle, Siddall, Ringdahl

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Where is the Ridgdale family from?

You can see how Ridgdale families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ridgdale family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1891. The most Ridgdale families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 3 Ridgdale families living in Durham. This was about 75% of all the recorded Ridgdale's in United Kingdom. Durham had the highest population of Ridgdale families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 60 census records available for the last name Ridgdale. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ridgdale 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 14 immigration records available for the last name Ridgdale. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Ridgdale. For the veterans among your Ridgdale ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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