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Riduell Family History

Riduell 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: Riddell, Ridgell, Kidwell, Bridwell, Rishell, Reddell, Sidwell

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Where is the Riduell family from?

You can see how Riduell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Riduell family name was found in Scotland in 1851. In 1851 there was 1 Riduell family living in Lanarkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Riduell's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Riduell families in 1851.
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Census Records

There are 5 census records available for the last name Riduell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Riduell 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 3 immigration records available for the last name Riduell. 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 2 military records available for the last name Riduell. For the veterans among your Riduell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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