This page needs Javascript enabled in order to work properly. Click here for instructions on how to enable it in your browser.
Surname Header Image
Get access to Riddich family records.Start a 14-Day Free Trial

Riddich Family History

Riddich 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: Riddick, Rodich, Reddick, Redlich, Reddish, Biddick, Radich, Reddoch

Search for a relative to learn more about your family history.

Hint: Try searching for a relative alive in 1940.

Where is the Riddich family from?

You can see how Riddich families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Riddich family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Riddich families were found in USA in 1920. In 1851 there were 3 Riddich families living in Perthshire. This was about 50% of all the recorded Riddich's in Scotland. Perthshire had the highest population of Riddich families in 1851.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Riddich surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
  • 1851
  • 1871
  • 1881
  • 1901
Mapbox
© Mapbox © OpenStreetMap Improve this map

What did your Riddich ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Servant were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Riddich. 54% of Riddich men worked as a Laborer and 27% of Riddich women worked as a Servant. Some less common occupations for Americans named Riddich were Barber and Cook.

View Census Data for Riddich | Data not to scale

*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

United States shown, England data unavailable

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    54%
  • Farmer
    19%
  • Manager
    10%
  • Barber
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Servant
    27%
  • Maid
    22%
  • Bookkeeper
    16%
  • Cook
    16%

What Riddich family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 681 census records available for the last name Riddich. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Riddich census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

Search UK census records for Riddich

Passenger Lists

There are 24 immigration records available for the last name Riddich. 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.

View all Riddich immigration records

Draft Cards

There are 21 military records available for the last name Riddich. For the veterans among your Riddich ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

View all Riddich military records

You've only scratched the surface of Riddich family history

Discover More

What is the average Riddich lifespan?

Between 1976 and 1984, in the United States, Riddich life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Riddich in 1976 was 78, and 81 in 1984.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Riddich

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Riddich 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.

Discover the unique achievements of ancestors in the Riddich family tree

Explore Your Tree
Search for another surname
Enter last name/surname
Start a 14-Day Free Trial