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Riddall Family History

Riddall Surname Meaning

see Riddell.

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


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Where is the Riddall family from?

You can see how Riddall families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Riddall family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Riddall families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 25 Riddall families living in London. This was about 42% of all the recorded Riddall's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Riddall families in 1891.
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What did your Riddall ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Riddall. 100% of Riddall men worked as a General Labourer and 86% of Riddall 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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • General Labourer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    86%
  • Copy Typist
    15%

What Riddall family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Riddall. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Riddall 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 272 immigration records available for the last name Riddall. 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 401 military records available for the last name Riddall. For the veterans among your Riddall ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Riddall lifespan?

Between 1986 and 2004, in the United States, Riddall life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1991, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Riddall in 1986 was 76, and 67 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Riddall

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Riddall 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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