Ridings Name Origin, Meaning and Family History

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Surname Distribution

Census frequency by county

Name Concentrations Within England and Wales

Ridings Surname Statistics


Top Professions for the Ridings family

Profession Census Frequency
Scholar 97
Cotton Weaver 26
Cotton Operative 12
Coal Miner 11
Cotton Winder 8
Labourer 8
House Keeper 7
Silk Weaver 6
Cotton Piecer 6
Cotton Twister 5
Warehouse Man 5
Weaver 5
Cotton Oper 4
Woollen Operative 4
Bricklayer 3
Cotton Spinner 3
None 3
Warehouseman 3
Woollen Weaver 3
Farmer 50 Acres 2
Retired Joiner & Builder 2
Silk Finisher 2
Silk Hand Weaver 2
Silk Winder 2
Speed Tenter At Factory 2

Ridings Surname Variants Ranking

Rank Surname Match Census Frequency
1 Ridings 100% 4,209
2 Readings 75% 1,076
3 Redings 86% 233

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The surname Ridings is the most popular version of all its varients

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