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Riddan Family History

Riddan 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: Reddan, Rudman, Rigdon, Radman, Radwan, Widman, Riordan, Kidman

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Where is the Riddan family from?

You can see how Riddan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Riddan family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1891 and 1920. The most Riddan families were found in Scotland in 1891. In 1891 there were 4 Riddan families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Riddan's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Riddan families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 47 census records available for the last name Riddan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Riddan 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 Riddan. 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 9 military records available for the last name Riddan. For the veterans among your Riddan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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