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Riddoch Family History

Riddoch Surname Meaning

Perhaps from Reddoch Farm in Grangemouth (Stirlings) or Reddochbraes in Lesmahagow (Lanarks) both Scots reid ‘red’ + heuch heugh ‘steep escarpment cliff’.

See Ruddock.

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


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Where is the Riddoch family from?

You can see how Riddoch families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Riddoch family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Riddoch families were found in and Scotland in 1841. In 1841 there were 75 Riddoch families living in Banffshire. This was about 51% of all the recorded Riddoch's in Scotland. Banffshire had the highest population of Riddoch families in 1841.
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What did your Riddoch ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Riddoch. 60% of Riddoch men worked as a Farmer.

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Top Male Occupations In 1921

  • Farmer
    60%
  • Clerk
    40%

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Passenger Lists

There are 966 immigration records available for the last name Riddoch. 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 386 military records available for the last name Riddoch. For the veterans among your Riddoch ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Riddoch lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Riddoch life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Riddoch in 1963 was 78, and 76 in 2004.

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