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Ridgly Family History

Ridgly 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: Ridgley, Ridgely, Ridley, Ridge, Ringle, Midgley, Rigby, Riddle

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Where is the Ridgly family from?

You can see how Ridgly families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ridgly family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Ridgly families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Ridgly family living in Maryland. This was 100% of all the recorded Ridgly's in USA. Maryland had the highest population of Ridgly families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ridgly 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 348 census records available for the last name Ridgly. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ridgly 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 29 immigration records available for the last name Ridgly. 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 57 military records available for the last name Ridgly. For the veterans among your Ridgly ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ridgly lifespan?

Average Ridgly life expectancy in 1989 was 73 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 74.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ridgly 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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