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Ridell Family History

Ridell 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: Riddell, Rydell, Rodell, Rudell, Fridell, Widell, Idell, Sidell

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Where is the Ridell family from?

You can see how Ridell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ridell family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Ridell families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 6 Ridell families living in Saskatchewan. This was about 43% of all the recorded Ridell's in Canada. Saskatchewan had the highest population of Ridell families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ridell 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 Ridell ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Doctor was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Ridell. 100% of Ridell men worked as a Doctor.

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1921

  • Doctor
    100%

What Ridell family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Ridell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ridell 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 330 immigration records available for the last name Ridell. 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 193 military records available for the last name Ridell. For the veterans among your Ridell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ridell lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2004, in the United States, Ridell life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1967, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Ridell in 1967 was 52, and 90 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ridell 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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