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Ridgore Family History

Ridgore 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: Ridge, Kilgore, Tidmore, Pridmore, Rigor, Dore, Bridge, Rider, Ringer

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Where is the Ridgore family from?

You can see how Ridgore families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ridgore family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Ridgore family living in Texas. This was 100% of all the recorded Ridgore's in USA. Texas had the highest population of Ridgore families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ridgore 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 16 census records available for the last name Ridgore. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ridgore 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Ridgore. 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 Ridgore. For the veterans among your Ridgore ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ridgore lifespan?

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