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Riddet Family History

Riddet Surname Meaning

see Riddett.

Source: The Concise Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain, 2021


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Where is the Riddet family from?

You can see how Riddet families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Riddet family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Riddet families were found in USA in 1920, and Canada in 1911. In 1841 there was 1 Riddet family living in Ayrshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Riddet's in Scotland. Ayrshire had the highest population of Riddet families in 1841.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Riddet surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Riddet ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Riddet. 100% of Riddet 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 Riddet family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 353 census records available for the last name Riddet. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Riddet 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 91 immigration records available for the last name Riddet. 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 7 military records available for the last name Riddet. For the veterans among your Riddet ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Riddet lifespan?

Between 1985 and 2001, in the United States, Riddet life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Riddet in 1985 was 73, and 87 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Riddet 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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