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Riddit Family History

Riddit 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: Reddix, Redditt, Reddig, Riddle, Reddin, Riddel, Riddick, Ridder

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Where is the Riddit family from?

You can see how Riddit families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Riddit family name was found in Scotland in 1841. In 1841 there were 8 Riddit families living in Ayrshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Riddit's in Scotland. Ayrshire had the highest population of Riddit families in 1841.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Riddit surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 33 census records available for the last name Riddit. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Riddit 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Riddit. 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 3 military records available for the last name Riddit. For the veterans among your Riddit ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Riddit lifespan?

Average Riddit life expectancy in 1983 was 43 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 72.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Riddit 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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