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Riddagh Family History

Riddagh 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: Middaugh, Ridpath, Ridge, Riddell, Siddall, Reddish, Reagh, Rindahl

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Where is the Riddagh family from?

You can see how Riddagh families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Riddagh family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1891 and 1920. The most Riddagh families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 3 Riddagh families living in Lanarkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Riddagh's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Riddagh families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Riddagh 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 Riddagh ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Operator were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Riddagh. 100% of Riddagh men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Riddagh women worked as an Operator.

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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

  • Laborer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Operator
    100%

What Riddagh family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 176 census records available for the last name Riddagh. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Riddagh 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 79 immigration records available for the last name Riddagh. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 79 military records available for the last name Riddagh. For the veterans among your Riddagh ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Riddagh lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2003, in the United States, Riddagh life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Riddagh in 1964 was 74, and 89 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Riddagh

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Riddagh 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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