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Riddiford Family History

Riddiford Surname Meaning

Probably from Rhydleford, a lost place-name in Hinton (Gloucs), which is recorded as Ridlesford in 1606.

The origin of the place-name is uncertain, but it may derive from Old English *ridel ‘rider’ + ford ‘shallow place by which water can be crossed’.

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


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You can see how Riddiford families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Riddiford family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Riddiford families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1911 there were 13 Riddiford families living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Riddiford's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Riddiford families in 1911.
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What did your Riddiford ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Labourer and Operator were the top reported jobs for men and women in the Canada named Riddiford. 100% of Riddiford men worked as a Labourer and 100% of Riddiford women worked as an Operator.

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Top Male Occupations In 1921

  • Labourer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1921

  • Operator
    100%

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Passenger Lists

There are 849 immigration records available for the last name Riddiford. 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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There are 268 military records available for the last name Riddiford. For the veterans among your Riddiford ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Riddiford lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2004, in the United States, Riddiford life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1984, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Riddiford in 1968 was 72, and 91 in 2004.

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