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Riddlen Family History

Riddlen 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: Riddle, Ridlen, Riddles, Ridley, Ridler, Rindler, Diddle, Ruddle

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Where is the Riddlen family from?

You can see how Riddlen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Riddlen family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Riddlen families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 16 Riddlen families living in Indiana. This was about 53% of all the recorded Riddlen's in USA. Indiana had the highest population of Riddlen families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 121 census records available for the last name Riddlen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Riddlen 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 1 immigration records available for the last name Riddlen. 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 military records available for the last name Riddlen. For the veterans among your Riddlen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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