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Ridby Family History

Ridby 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: Risby, Rigby, Priddy, Rider, Ridley, Ridge, Wilby, Raby, Reddy, Kilby

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Where is the Ridby family from?

You can see how Ridby families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ridby family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Ridby families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 7 Ridby families living in Suffolk. This was about 44% of all the recorded Ridby's in United Kingdom. Suffolk had the highest population of Ridby families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ridby 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 Ridby ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Ridby. 100% of Ridby women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 170 census records available for the last name Ridby. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ridby 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 18 immigration records available for the last name Ridby. 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 7 military records available for the last name Ridby. For the veterans among your Ridby ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ridby lifespan?

Average Ridby life expectancy in 1992 was 48 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 73.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ridby 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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