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Riddman Family History

Riddman 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: Riedman, Rudman, Radman, Richman, Rittman, Widman, Rodeman, Wideman

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Where is the Riddman family from?

You can see how Riddman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Riddman family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Riddman families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 9 Riddman families living in Durham. This was about 90% of all the recorded Riddman's in United Kingdom. Durham had the highest population of Riddman families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 27 census records available for the last name Riddman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Riddman 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 1 immigration records available for the last name Riddman. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Riddman. For the veterans among your Riddman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Riddman lifespan?

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