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Ridilla Family History

Ridilla 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: Padilla, Rinella, Revilla, Ridall, Badilla, Dilla, Villa, Ridley

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Where is the Ridilla family from?

You can see how Ridilla families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ridilla family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 6 Ridilla families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 35% of all the recorded Ridilla's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Ridilla families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ridilla surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Ridilla ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Ridilla. 56% of Ridilla men worked as a Laborer.

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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

  • Laborer
    56%
  • Farm Laborer
    23%
  • Caunterman
    23%

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Census Records

There are 380 census records available for the last name Ridilla. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ridilla 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 98 immigration records available for the last name Ridilla. 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 127 military records available for the last name Ridilla. For the veterans among your Ridilla ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ridilla lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2003, in the United States, Ridilla life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1977. The average life expectancy for Ridilla in 1956 was 44, and 88 in 2003.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ridilla 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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