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Riddehough Family History

Riddehough 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: Ridenour, Goodenough, Rideout, Ridenhour, Radebaugh, Middaugh

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Where is the Riddehough family from?

You can see how Riddehough families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Riddehough family name was found in the UK in 1891. In 1891 there were 4 Riddehough families living in Lancashire. This was 100% of all the recorded Riddehough's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Riddehough families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Riddehough surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Riddehough ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Riddehough. 100% of Riddehough 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
    100%

What Riddehough family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 232 census records available for the last name Riddehough. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Riddehough 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 75 immigration records available for the last name Riddehough. 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 20 military records available for the last name Riddehough. For the veterans among your Riddehough ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Riddehough lifespan?

Between 1974 and 1990, in the United States, Riddehough life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Riddehough in 1974 was 58, and 74 in 1990.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Riddehough

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Riddehough 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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