Show ContentsRidgill History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms

The Ridgill surname is thought to be a habitational name, derived perhaps from the place name Rugeley, in Staffordshire.

Early Origins of the Ridgill family

The surname Ridgill was first found in Staffordshire where they held a family seat from early times and their first records appeared on the early census rolls taken by the early Kings of Britain to determine the rate of taxation of their subjects.

Early History of the Ridgill family

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Ridgill Spelling Variations

Spelling variations of this family name include: Ridgeley, Ridgley, Ridgly and others.

Early Notables of the Ridgill family

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Ireland Migration of the Ridgill family to Ireland

Some of the Ridgill family moved to Ireland, but this topic is not covered in this excerpt. More information about their life in Ireland is included in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.


United States Ridgill migration to the United States +

Some of the first settlers of this family name were:

Ridgill Settlers in United States in the 17th Century
  • Richard Ridgill, who arrived in Maryland in 1670


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