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Riddling Family History

Riddling Name 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: Ridling, Redding, Riling, Redling, Readling, Findling, Ringling

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Where is the Riddling family from?

You can see how Riddling families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Riddling family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Riddling families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 15 Riddling families living in Texas. This was about 47% of all the recorded Riddling's in USA. Texas had the highest population of Riddling families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Riddling surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Riddling ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farming and Farmer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Riddling. 50% of Riddling men worked as a Farming and 100% of Riddling women worked as a Farmer. .

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farming
    50%
  • Farmer
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    100%
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What Riddling family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 359 census records available for the last name Riddling. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Riddling 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 13 immigration records available for the last name Riddling. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 110 military records available for the last name Riddling. For the veterans among your Riddling ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Riddling lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2004, in the United States, Riddling life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2003, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Riddling in 1969 was 77, and 92 in 2004.

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