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Ridgard Family History

Ridgard Surname Meaning

see Rudyard.

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


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Where is the Ridgard family from?

You can see how Ridgard families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ridgard family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1891 and 1920. The most Ridgard families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1911 there were 4 Ridgard families living in Manitoba. This was 100% of all the recorded Ridgard's in Canada. Manitoba had the highest population of Ridgard families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ridgard 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 Ridgard ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Ridgard. 13% of Ridgard men worked as a General Labourer and 78% of Ridgard women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Ridgard were Dairy Farmer and Unpaid Domestic.

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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 1939

  • General Labourer
    13%
  • Incapacitated
    13%
  • Colliery Hewer
    13%
  • Dairy Farmer
    13%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    78%
  • Shop Assistant
    3%
  • Housewife
    3%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    3%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Ridgard. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ridgard 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 191 immigration records available for the last name Ridgard. 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 194 military records available for the last name Ridgard. For the veterans among your Ridgard ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ridgard lifespan?

Between 1977 and 2003, in the United States, Ridgard life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Ridgard in 1977 was 66, and 88 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Ridgard

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ridgard 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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