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Riddells Family History

Riddells 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: Riddell, Reddell, Liddell, Briddell, Ruddell, Rindels, Riddel

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Where is the Riddells family from?

You can see how Riddells families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Riddells family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1891. The most Riddells families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Riddells family living in Devon. This was about 50% of all the recorded Riddells's in United Kingdom. Devon and 1 other county had the highest population of Riddells families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 88 census records available for the last name Riddells. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Riddells 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 42 immigration records available for the last name Riddells. 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 87 military records available for the last name Riddells. For the veterans among your Riddells ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Riddells lifespan?

Between 1964 and 1997, in the United States, Riddells life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Riddells in 1964 was 81, and 84 in 1997.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Riddells 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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