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Riddach Family History

Riddach 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: Radach, Reddoch, Riddick, Ridpath, Riach, Rich, Roach, Rodich, Reach

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Where is the Riddach family from?

You can see how Riddach families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Riddach family name was found in Scotland between 1841 and 1881. The most Riddach families were found in and Scotland in 1841. In 1841 there were 2 Riddach families living in Aberdeenshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Riddach's in Scotland. Aberdeenshire had the highest population of Riddach families in 1841.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Riddach surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
  • 1841
  • 1871
  • 1881
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Census Records

There are 30 census records available for the last name Riddach. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Riddach 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 4 immigration records available for the last name Riddach. 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 Riddach. For the veterans among your Riddach ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Riddach lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Riddach 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.

Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Riddach

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