CLARIDGE FAMILY

Hi
My name is Graeme Claridge and I live in Napier New Zealand, I was born in 1938.
My farther's name was Roy Claridge and my Grandfarthe'sr was Arthur,

My Grandfarther spent most of his life in South Canterbury, South Island NZ, he died in 1954 at the age of 64 and that was in Christchurch where we spent most of our lives.

One day I would like to trace the history of the family, but I believe they originated in Gloustershire UK mabe someone out there can help trace the family.
Cheers
graeme