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Riddick Family History

Riddick Surname Meaning

English: variant of Reddick.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Riddick family from?

You can see how Riddick families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Riddick family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Riddick families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 50 Riddick families living in London. This was about 17% of all the recorded Riddick's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Riddick families in 1891.
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What did your Riddick ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Cowman and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Riddick. 17% of Riddick men worked as a Cowman and 83% of Riddick women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Riddick were General Labourer Heavy Worker and Unpaid House 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

  • Cowman
    17%
  • General Labourer
    17%
  • Police Constable
    12%
  • General Labourer Heavy Worker
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    83%
  • Domestic Servant
    4%
  • Incapacitated
    3%
  • Unpaid House Duties
    3%

What Riddick family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 31,000 census records available for the last name Riddick. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Riddick 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 2,000 immigration records available for the last name Riddick. 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 5,000 military records available for the last name Riddick. For the veterans among your Riddick ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Riddick lifespan?

Between 1945 and 2004, in the United States, Riddick life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1945, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Riddick in 1945 was 25, and 70 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Riddick

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Riddick 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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