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Riddel Family History

Riddel Surname Meaning

Scottish and English: variant of Riddell; see Riddle.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Riddel family from?

You can see how Riddel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Riddel family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Riddel families were found in and Scotland in 1841. In 1911 there were 51 Riddel families living in Ontario. This was about 66% of all the recorded Riddel's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Riddel families in 1911.
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What did your Riddel ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the Canada named Riddel. 37% of Riddel men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Riddel women worked as a Stenographer.

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1921

  • Farmer
    37%
  • Stammer
    27%
  • Carpenter
    22%
  • Farmers Son
    16%

Top Female Occupations In 1921

  • Stenographer
    100%

What Riddel family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 9,000 census records available for the last name Riddel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Riddel 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 968 immigration records available for the last name Riddel. 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 964 military records available for the last name Riddel. For the veterans among your Riddel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Riddel lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Riddel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Riddel in 1962 was 74, and 75 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Riddel

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Riddel 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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