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Ridosh Family History

Ridosh 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: Rosh, Rados, Rios, Rish, Redish, Dosh, Ridout, Ross, Rich, Rose

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Where is the Ridosh family from?

You can see how Ridosh families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ridosh family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Ridosh families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 4 Ridosh families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 80% of all the recorded Ridosh's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Ridosh families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ridosh surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Ridosh ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Labor and Operator were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Ridosh. 50% of Ridosh men worked as a Labor and 100% of Ridosh women worked as an Operator.

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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

  • Labor
    50%
  • Laborer
    25%
  • Salesman
    25%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Operator
    100%

What Ridosh family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 142 census records available for the last name Ridosh. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ridosh 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 21 immigration records available for the last name Ridosh. 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 162 military records available for the last name Ridosh. For the veterans among your Ridosh ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ridosh lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2003, in the United States, Ridosh life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Ridosh in 1962 was 76, and 84 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Ridosh

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ridosh 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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