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Ridsell Family History

Ridsell 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: Riddell, Ridgell, Kidwell, Bridwell, Bissell, Rishell, Ramsell

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Where is the Ridsell family from?

You can see how Ridsell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ridsell family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1891. The most Ridsell families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 2 Ridsell families living in Yorkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Ridsell's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Ridsell families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ridsell 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 21 census records available for the last name Ridsell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ridsell 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 3 immigration records available for the last name Ridsell. 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 6 military records available for the last name Ridsell. For the veterans among your Ridsell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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