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Riddex Family History

Riddex 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: Riddel, Ridder, Rider, Ridley, Ridge, Ridler, Riddell, Redder, Radde

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Where is the Riddex family from?

You can see how Riddex families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Riddex family name was found in Scotland between 1881 and 1901. The most Riddex families were found in and Scotland in 1881. In 1881 there were 5 Riddex families living in Ayrshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Riddex's in Scotland. Ayrshire had the highest population of Riddex families in 1881.
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Census Records

There are 75 census records available for the last name Riddex. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Riddex 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 45 immigration records available for the last name Riddex. 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 11 military records available for the last name Riddex. For the veterans among your Riddex ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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