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Ridolf Family History

Ridolf 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: Rudolf, Ridolfi, Rolf, Adolf, Ripoll, Riolo, Riddle, Ridl, Rigoli

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Where is the Ridolf family from?

You can see how Ridolf families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ridolf family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Ridolf families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 6 Ridolf families living in Quebec. This was 100% of all the recorded Ridolf's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Ridolf families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ridolf 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 86 census records available for the last name Ridolf. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ridolf 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 44 immigration records available for the last name Ridolf. 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 90 military records available for the last name Ridolf. For the veterans among your Ridolf ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ridolf lifespan?

Between 1962 and 1996, in the United States, Ridolf life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 1973. The average life expectancy for Ridolf in 1962 was 74, and 76 in 1996.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ridolf 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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