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Ridler Family History

Ridler Surname Meaning

English: variant of Redler.

German: topographic name from Bavarian Ridel ‘hill’.

Perhaps an altered form of German Riedler a variant of Rieder or Riedel.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Ridler family from?

You can see how Ridler families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ridler family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Ridler families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1911 there were 46 Ridler families living in Ontario. This was about 87% of all the recorded Ridler's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Ridler families in 1911.
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What did your Ridler ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Labourer
    100%

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Census Records

There are 18,000 census records available for the last name Ridler. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ridler 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 2,000 immigration records available for the last name Ridler. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Ridler. For the veterans among your Ridler ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ridler lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2004, in the United States, Ridler life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1964, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Ridler in 1959 was 35, and 55 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ridler 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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