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Riddiough Family History

Riddiough Surname Meaning

see Ridehalgh.

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


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Where is the Riddiough family from?

You can see how Riddiough families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Riddiough family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Riddiough families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 204 Riddiough families living in Yorkshire. This was about 76% of all the recorded Riddiough's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Riddiough families in 1891.
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What did your Riddiough ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Cotton Warp Dresser and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Riddiough. 25% of Riddiough men worked as a Cotton Warp Dresser and 68% of Riddiough women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Riddiough were Cotton Weaver and Silk Weaver.

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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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • Cotton Warp Dresser
    25%
  • Joiner
    25%
  • Builders Labourer
    25%
  • Cotton Weaver
    25%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    68%
  • Cotton Weaver
    12%
  • Retired
    6%
  • Silk Weaver
    3%

What Riddiough family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 5,000 census records available for the last name Riddiough. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Riddiough 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 272 immigration records available for the last name Riddiough. 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 195 military records available for the last name Riddiough. For the veterans among your Riddiough ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Riddiough lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Riddiough life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 1979. The average life expectancy for Riddiough in 1962 was 84, and 90 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Riddiough 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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