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Riddihough Family History

Riddihough 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: Ridenhour, Middaugh, Kimbrough, Ridenour, Goodenough, Widdicombe

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Where is the Riddihough family from?

You can see how Riddihough families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Riddihough family name was found in the UK in 1891. In 1891 there were 17 Riddihough families living in Lancashire. This was about 57% of all the recorded Riddihough's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Riddihough families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 620 census records available for the last name Riddihough. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Riddihough 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 30 immigration records available for the last name Riddihough. 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 7 military records available for the last name Riddihough. For the veterans among your Riddihough ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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