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Riddley Family History

Riddley Surname Meaning

English: variant of Ridley.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Riddley family from?

You can see how Riddley families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Riddley family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Riddley families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 17 Riddley families living in London. This was about 26% of all the recorded Riddley's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Riddley families in 1891.
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What did your Riddley ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Riddley. 100% of Riddley women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Riddley family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Riddley. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Riddley 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 111 immigration records available for the last name Riddley. 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 190 military records available for the last name Riddley. For the veterans among your Riddley ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Riddley lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2004, in the United States, Riddley life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1997, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Riddley in 1956 was 49, and 94 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Riddley

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Riddley 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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