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Ridrup Family History

Ridrup 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: Mindrup, Ridout, Idris, Rider, Ridley, Ridge, Drum, Ripp, Riera

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Where is the Ridrup family from?

You can see how Ridrup families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ridrup family name was found in the UK in 1891. In 1891 there were 3 Ridrup families living in Lancashire. This was 100% of all the recorded Ridrup's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Ridrup families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ridrup 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 7 census records available for the last name Ridrup. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ridrup 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 1 immigration records available for the last name Ridrup. 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 military records available for the last name Ridrup. For the veterans among your Ridrup ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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