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Ridall Family History

Ridall Surname Meaning

Scottish and English (Yorkshire and Lincolnshire): variant of Riddell.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Ridall family from?

You can see how Ridall families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ridall family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Ridall families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1911 there were 7 Ridall families living in Manitoba. This was about 47% of all the recorded Ridall's in Canada. Manitoba had the highest population of Ridall families in 1911.
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What did your Ridall ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Ridall. 39% of Ridall men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Ridall women worked as a Housewife.

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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

  • Laborer
    39%
  • Farmer
    29%
  • Salesman
    15%
  • Truck Driver
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    100%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Ridall. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ridall 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 141 immigration records available for the last name Ridall. 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 229 military records available for the last name Ridall. For the veterans among your Ridall ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ridall lifespan?

Between 1952 and 2004, in the United States, Ridall life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1952, and highest in 1978. The average life expectancy for Ridall in 1952 was 46, and 86 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ridall 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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