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Ridz Family History

Ridz 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: Ritz, Riaz, Ridl, Rich, Rode, Rada, Ida, Eid, Ring, Fitz

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Where is the Ridz family from?

You can see how Ridz families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ridz family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Ridz family living in Massachusetts. This was about 33% of all the recorded Ridz's in USA. Massachusetts and 2 other states had the highest population of Ridz families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ridz 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 Ridz ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Auto Mechanic was the top reported job for people in the USA named Ridz. 100% of Ridz men worked as an Auto Mechanic.

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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

  • Auto Mechanic
    100%

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Census Records

There are 116 census records available for the last name Ridz. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ridz 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 32 immigration records available for the last name Ridz. 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 15 military records available for the last name Ridz. For the veterans among your Ridz ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ridz lifespan?

Between 1973 and 2003, in the United States, Ridz life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Ridz in 1973 was 76, and 92 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Ridz

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ridz 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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