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Ridgel Family History

Ridgel Surname Meaning

English: variant of Ridgell. This form of the surname is not found in Britain.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Ridgel family from?

You can see how Ridgel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ridgel family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Ridgel families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 6 Ridgel families living in Maryland. This was about 75% of all the recorded Ridgel's in USA. Maryland had the highest population of Ridgel families in 1840.
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What did your Ridgel ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Servant were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Ridgel. 55% of Ridgel men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Ridgel women worked as a Servant.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    55%
  • Laborer
    32%
  • Farm Laborer
    9%
  • Truck Driver
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Servant
    100%

What Ridgel family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Ridgel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ridgel 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 40 immigration records available for the last name Ridgel. 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 199 military records available for the last name Ridgel. For the veterans among your Ridgel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ridgel lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Ridgel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1962, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Ridgel in 1962 was 38, and 67 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Ridgel

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ridgel 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.

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