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Ridett Family History

Ridett Surname Meaning

see Riddett.

Source: The Concise Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain, 2021


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Where is the Ridett family from?

You can see how Ridett families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ridett family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1891. The most Ridett families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 24 Ridett families living in Hampshire. This was about 83% of all the recorded Ridett's in United Kingdom. Hampshire had the highest population of Ridett families in 1891.
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What did your Ridett ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Ridett. 89% of Ridett 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
    89%
  • Domestic Servant
    12%

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Census Records

There are 594 census records available for the last name Ridett. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ridett 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 22 immigration records available for the last name Ridett. 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 24 military records available for the last name Ridett. For the veterans among your Ridett ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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