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Ridaught Family History

Ridaught 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: Raught, Haught, Mcnaught, Rought, Middaugh, Faught, Ridout, Vaught

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Where is the Ridaught family from?

You can see how Ridaught families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ridaught family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Ridaught families were found in and USA in 1840. In 1840 there was 1 Ridaught family living in South Carolina. This was 100% of all the recorded Ridaught's in USA. South Carolina had the highest population of Ridaught families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ridaught 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 100 census records available for the last name Ridaught. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ridaught 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 4 immigration records available for the last name Ridaught. 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 32 military records available for the last name Ridaught. For the veterans among your Ridaught ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ridaught lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2002, in the United States, Ridaught life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Ridaught in 1962 was 63, and 66 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ridaught 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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