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Ridsway Family History

Ridsway 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, Radway, Rodway, Ridgeway, Lindsay, Ridley, Gadway, Friday

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Where is the Ridsway family from?

You can see how Ridsway families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ridsway family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Ridsway families living in New York. This was about 67% of all the recorded Ridsway's in USA. New York had the highest population of Ridsway families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 17 census records available for the last name Ridsway. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ridsway 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 Ridsway. 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 2 military records available for the last name Ridsway. For the veterans among your Ridsway ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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