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Riddett Family History

Riddett Surname Meaning

From Middle English redette (Old English hreodet) ‘reed bed’ signifying someone who lived by a reed bed.

For the Old English suffix -et ‘collection of’ compare Haslett.

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


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Where is the Riddett family from?

You can see how Riddett families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Riddett family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Riddett families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 61 Riddett families living in Hampshire. This was about 58% of all the recorded Riddett's in United Kingdom. Hampshire had the highest population of Riddett families in 1891.
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What did your Riddett ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Bricklayer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Riddett. 34% of Riddett men worked as a Bricklayer and 83% of Riddett women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Riddett were Clerk and Comptometer Operator.

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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

  • Bricklayer
    34%
  • Police Constable
    23%
  • General Labourer
    23%
  • Clerk
    23%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    83%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    6%
  • Incapacitated
    4%
  • Comptometer Operator
    4%

What Riddett family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Riddett. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Riddett 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 668 immigration records available for the last name Riddett. 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 242 military records available for the last name Riddett. For the veterans among your Riddett ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Riddett lifespan?

Between 1964 and 1999, in the United States, Riddett life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1987, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Riddett in 1964 was 83, and 90 in 1999.

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