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Ridden Family History

Ridden Surname Meaning

possibly a variant of Rigden.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Ridden family from?

You can see how Ridden families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ridden family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Ridden families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1911 there were 5 Ridden families living in Nova Scotia. This was about 36% of all the recorded Ridden's in Canada. Nova Scotia had the highest population of Ridden families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ridden 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 Ridden ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Seamstress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Ridden. 45% of Ridden men worked as a Farmer and 38% of Ridden women worked as a Seamstress. Some less common occupations for Americans named Ridden were Plumber and 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

  • Farmer
    45%
  • Laborer
    11%
  • Salesman
    11%
  • Plumber
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Seamstress
    38%
  • Laborer
    38%
  • Housewife
    25%

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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Ridden. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ridden 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 348 immigration records available for the last name Ridden. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Ridden. For the veterans among your Ridden ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ridden lifespan?

Average Ridden life expectancy in 1971 was 84 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 70.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ridden 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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