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Riddiman Family History

Riddiman 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: Riedman, Muddiman, Riedeman, Radigan, Rudman, Radman, Richman

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Where is the Riddiman family from?

You can see how Riddiman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Riddiman family name was found in Scotland in 1861. In 1861 there was 1 Riddiman family living in Aberdeenshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Riddiman's in Scotland. Aberdeenshire had the highest population of Riddiman families in 1861.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Riddiman surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 2 census records available for the last name Riddiman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Riddiman 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Riddiman. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Riddiman. For the veterans among your Riddiman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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