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Ridland Family History

Ridland Surname Meaning

probably a variant of Rudland though the heavy concentration in Shetland cannot be explained.

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


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Where is the Ridland family from?

You can see how Ridland families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ridland family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Ridland families were found in and Scotland in 1841. In 1841 there were 84 Ridland families living in Shetland. This was about 69% of all the recorded Ridland's in Scotland. Shetland had the highest population of Ridland families in 1841.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ridland 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 Ridland ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Ridland. 72% of Ridland women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    72%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    29%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Ridland. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ridland 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 536 immigration records available for the last name Ridland. 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 121 military records available for the last name Ridland. For the veterans among your Ridland ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ridland lifespan?

Between 1977 and 2004, in the United States, Ridland life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1991, and highest in 1977. The average life expectancy for Ridland in 1977 was 93, and 91 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ridland 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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