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Riddlestone Family History

Riddlestone Surname Meaning

see Riddleston.

Source: The Concise Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain, 2021


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Where is the Riddlestone family from?

You can see how Riddlestone families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Riddlestone family name was found in the UK in 1891. In 1891 there was 1 Riddlestone family living in Suffolk. This was about 33% of all the recorded Riddlestone's in United Kingdom. Suffolk and 1 other county had the highest population of Riddlestone families in 1891.
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What did your Riddlestone ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Riddlestone. 85% of Riddlestone women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    85%
  • Domestic Servant
    16%

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Census Records

There are 588 census records available for the last name Riddlestone. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Riddlestone 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 10 immigration records available for the last name Riddlestone. 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 49 military records available for the last name Riddlestone. For the veterans among your Riddlestone ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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