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Riddington Family History

Riddington Surname Meaning

perhaps a variant of Reddington.

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


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Where is the Riddington family from?

You can see how Riddington families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Riddington family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Riddington families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 64 Riddington families living in Leicestershire. This was about 52% of all the recorded Riddington's in United Kingdom. Leicestershire had the highest population of Riddington families in 1891.
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What did your Riddington ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Weaver (elastic Web) and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Riddington. 34% of Riddington men worked as a Weaver (elastic Web) and 86% of Riddington women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Riddington were Farmer and Housewife.

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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

  • Weaver (elastic Web)
    34%
  • Retired
    34%
  • Farmer
    34%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    86%
  • Housekeeper
    4%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    4%
  • Housewife
    4%

What Riddington family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Riddington. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Riddington 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 283 immigration records available for the last name Riddington. 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 245 military records available for the last name Riddington. For the veterans among your Riddington ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Riddington lifespan?

Between 1972 and 1998, in the United States, Riddington life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1997, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Riddington in 1972 was 81, and 83 in 1998.

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