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Riddy Family History

Riddy Surname Meaning

see Reddy (1).

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


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Where is the Riddy family from?

You can see how Riddy families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Riddy family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Riddy families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 29 Riddy families living in Bedfordshire. This was about 48% of all the recorded Riddy's in United Kingdom. Bedfordshire had the highest population of Riddy families in 1891.
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What did your Riddy ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Master Builder and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Riddy. 60% of Riddy men worked as a Master Builder and 85% of Riddy women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Riddy were Railway Clerk 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

  • Master Builder
    60%
  • Railway Clerk
    40%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    85%
  • Incapacitated
    11%
  • Housekeeper
    6%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Riddy. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Riddy 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 386 immigration records available for the last name Riddy. 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 209 military records available for the last name Riddy. For the veterans among your Riddy ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Riddy lifespan?

Between 1981 and 1989, in the United States, Riddy life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Riddy in 1981 was 23, and 43 in 1989.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Riddy 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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