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Ridguay Family History

Ridguay 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: Ridgway, Ridgeway, Ridgley, Ridgely, Ridley, Ridge, Radway, Tanguay

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Where is the Ridguay family from?

You can see how Ridguay families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ridguay family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 34 Ridguay families living in Virginia. This was 100% of all the recorded Ridguay's in USA. Virginia had the highest population of Ridguay families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 65 census records available for the last name Ridguay. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ridguay 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 6 immigration records available for the last name Ridguay. 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 3 military records available for the last name Ridguay. For the veterans among your Ridguay ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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