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Ridwood Family History

Ridwood 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: Redwood, Linwood, Ringwood, Inwood, Bigwood, Grimwood, Bidgood

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Where is the Ridwood family from?

You can see how Ridwood families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ridwood family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Ridwood families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 2 Ridwood families living in London. This was about 50% of all the recorded Ridwood's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Ridwood families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ridwood 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 104 census records available for the last name Ridwood. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ridwood 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 11 immigration records available for the last name Ridwood. 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 11 military records available for the last name Ridwood. For the veterans among your Ridwood ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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