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Riddler Family History

Riddler Surname Meaning

see Ridler.

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


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Where is the Riddler family from?

You can see how Riddler families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Riddler family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Riddler families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 14 Riddler families living in Ontario. This was about 78% of all the recorded Riddler's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Riddler families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Riddler 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 Riddler ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Riddler. 34% of Riddler men worked as a Laborer and 25% of Riddler women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Riddler were Miner and Housekeeper.

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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 Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    34%
  • Farmer
    34%
  • Manager
    15%
  • Miner
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    25%
  • Servant
    25%
  • Clerk
    25%
  • Housekeeper
    25%

What Riddler family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Riddler. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Riddler 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 225 immigration records available for the last name Riddler. 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 306 military records available for the last name Riddler. For the veterans among your Riddler ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Riddler lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Riddler life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Riddler in 1963 was 85, and 83 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Riddler

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Riddler 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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