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Riddette Family History

Riddette 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: Midyette, Rivette, Midgette, Pichette, Minette, Bridgett, Riddell

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Where is the Riddette family from?

You can see how Riddette families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Riddette family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Riddette families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 12 Riddette families living in London. This was about 86% of all the recorded Riddette's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Riddette families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Riddette 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 Riddette ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Riddette. 100% of Riddette women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Riddette family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 101 census records available for the last name Riddette. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Riddette 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 3 immigration records available for the last name Riddette. 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 8 military records available for the last name Riddette. For the veterans among your Riddette ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Riddette

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