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Riddey Family History

Riddey 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: Ridley, Riddel, Roddey, Ridder, Sidney, Priddy, Radney, Rider, Ridge

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Where is the Riddey family from?

You can see how Riddey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Riddey family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Riddey families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1911 there was 1 Riddey family living in Alberta. This was about 50% of all the recorded Riddey's in Canada. Alberta and 1 other province had the highest population of Riddey families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Riddey 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 Riddey ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Private Means was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Riddey. 50% of Riddey women worked as a Private Means.

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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.

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Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Private Means
    50%
  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    50%

What Riddey family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 532 census records available for the last name Riddey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Riddey 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 47 immigration records available for the last name Riddey. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 37 military records available for the last name Riddey. For the veterans among your Riddey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Riddey lifespan?

Between 1979 and 1995, in the United States, Riddey life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Riddey in 1979 was 20, and 58 in 1995.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Riddey

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Riddey 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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