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Riddles Family History

Riddles Surname Meaning

English: variant of Riddle with post-medieval excrescent -s.

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


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Where is the Riddles family from?

You can see how Riddles families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Riddles family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Riddles families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 118 Riddles families living in Sussex. This was about 51% of all the recorded Riddles's in United Kingdom. Sussex had the highest population of Riddles families in 1891.
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What did your Riddles ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Builders Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Riddles. 43% of Riddles men worked as a Builders Labourer and 82% of Riddles women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Riddles were Heavy Worker and Unpaid Domestic.

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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

  • Builders Labourer
    43%
  • Bakers Roundsman
    29%
  • Heavy Worker
    29%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    82%
  • Housewife
    5%
  • Unpaid Household Duties
    3%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    3%

What Riddles family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 6,000 census records available for the last name Riddles. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Riddles 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 290 immigration records available for the last name Riddles. 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 807 military records available for the last name Riddles. For the veterans among your Riddles ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Riddles lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2004, in the United States, Riddles life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1961, and highest in 1964. The average life expectancy for Riddles in 1961 was 34, and 69 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Riddles 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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