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Ridpath Family History

Ridpath Surname Meaning

English: variant of Redpath.

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


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Where is the Ridpath family from?

You can see how Ridpath families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ridpath family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Ridpath families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1911 there were 14 Ridpath families living in Ontario. This was about 82% of all the recorded Ridpath's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Ridpath families in 1911.
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What did your Ridpath ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Farmer
    100%

What Ridpath family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 6,000 census records available for the last name Ridpath. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ridpath 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 611 immigration records available for the last name Ridpath. 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 564 military records available for the last name Ridpath. For the veterans among your Ridpath ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ridpath lifespan?

Between 1952 and 2004, in the United States, Ridpath life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1959, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Ridpath in 1952 was 64, and 75 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ridpath 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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