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Ridling Family History

Ridling Surname Meaning

Possibly an altered form of German Riedling, a topographic name from Bavarian Ridel ‘hill’.

It may also be a habitational name from Riedling in Bavaria, named with this word.

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


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Where is the Ridling family from?

You can see how Ridling families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ridling family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Ridling families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there was 1 Ridling family living in British Columbia. This was about 50% of all the recorded Ridling's in Canada. British Columbia and 1 other province had the highest population of Ridling families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ridling 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 Ridling ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Laborer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Ridling. 34% of Ridling men worked as a Farmer and 20% of Ridling women worked as a Laborer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Ridling were Painter and Stenographer.

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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

  • Farmer
    34%
  • Laborer
    28%
  • Farm Laborer
    6%
  • Painter
    4%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    20%
  • Waitress
    20%
  • Winder
    15%
  • Stenographer
    10%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Ridling. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ridling 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 125 immigration records available for the last name Ridling. 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 707 military records available for the last name Ridling. For the veterans among your Ridling ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ridling lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Ridling life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Ridling in 1964 was 67, and 82 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ridling 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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