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Ridding Family History

Ridding Surname Meaning

see Riding.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Ridding family from?

You can see how Ridding families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ridding family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Ridding families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 39 Ridding families living in Warwickshire. This was about 19% of all the recorded Ridding's in United Kingdom. Warwickshire had the highest population of Ridding families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ridding 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 Ridding ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Electrical Engineerfitter and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Ridding. 34% of Ridding men worked as an Electrical Engineerfitter and 66% of Ridding women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Ridding were Farmer and Housekeeper.

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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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • Electrical Engineerfitter
    34%
  • Bank Manager
    34%
  • Farmer
    34%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    66%
  • Domestic Duties
    6%
  • Housewife
    6%
  • Housekeeper
    4%

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Census Records

There are 6,000 census records available for the last name Ridding. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ridding 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 439 immigration records available for the last name Ridding. 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 597 military records available for the last name Ridding. For the veterans among your Ridding ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ridding lifespan?

Between 1975 and 1993, in the United States, Ridding life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Ridding in 1975 was 68, and 86 in 1993.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Ridding

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ridding 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.

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