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Ridlin Family History

Ridlin 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: Rivlin, Ridling, Redlin, Ridlen, Ridlon, Ridley, Timlin, Ridler

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Where is the Ridlin family from?

You can see how Ridlin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ridlin family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Ridlin families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there was 1 Ridlin family living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Ridlin's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Ridlin families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ridlin 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 344 census records available for the last name Ridlin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ridlin 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 18 immigration records available for the last name Ridlin. 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 75 military records available for the last name Ridlin. For the veterans among your Ridlin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ridlin lifespan?

Average Ridlin life expectancy in 1993 was 37 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 73.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ridlin 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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