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Ridgebear Family History

Ridgebear 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: Ridgeway, Rieber, Ridener, Rider, Ridenour, Ringer, Ridge, Bieber

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Where is the Ridgebear family from?

You can see how Ridgebear families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ridgebear family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Ridgebear families living in Montana. This was 100% of all the recorded Ridgebear's in USA. Montana had the highest population of Ridgebear families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ridgebear 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 323 census records available for the last name Ridgebear. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ridgebear 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Ridgebear. 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 5 military records available for the last name Ridgebear. For the veterans among your Ridgebear ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ridgebear lifespan?

Between 1970 and 2004, in the United States, Ridgebear life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2001, and highest in 1970. The average life expectancy for Ridgebear in 1970 was 83, and 54 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ridgebear 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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