Show ContentsRisdale History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms

Early Origins of the Risdale family

The surname Risdale was first found in Northumberland at Redesdale, a valley in the western part of the county. As an important route into Scotland, the area has seen conflict since the time of the Roman Empire. 1

Early History of the Risdale family

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Risdale Spelling Variations

Spelling variations of this family name include: Ridsdale, Ridesdale, Redesdale, Redesdall, Redsdale, Risdale, Rysdale, Risedale, Rysedale and many more.

Early Notables of the Risdale family

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Australia Risdale migration to Australia +

Emigration to Australia followed the First Fleets of convicts, tradespeople and early settlers. Early immigrants include:

Risdale Settlers in Australia in the 19th Century
  • Miss S. Risdale, British settler travelling from London aboard the ship "Slains Castle" arriving in Melbourne, Victoria, Australia on 25th January 1851 2


  1. Bardsley, C.W, A Dictionary of English and Welsh Surnames: With Special American Instances. Wiltshire: Heraldry Today, 1901. Print. (ISBN 0-900455-44-6)
  2. The Argus News Paper 27th January 1852 Page 2 (Retrieved 26th April 2019). Retrieved from https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/4775844?browse=ndp%3Abrowse%2Ftitle%2FA%2Ftitle%2F13%2F1851%2F01%2F27%2Fpage%2F505154%2Farticle%2F4775844


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