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Reidnour Family History

Reidnour 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: Rednour, Ridnour, Ridenour, Reisner, Rideout, Reiner, Reidinger

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Where is the Reidnour family from?

You can see how Reidnour families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Reidnour family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Reidnour family living in California. This was about 33% of all the recorded Reidnour's in USA. California and 2 other states had the highest population of Reidnour families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Reidnour surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Reidnour ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Reidnour ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 81 census records available for the last name Reidnour. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Reidnour 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 Reidnour. 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 30 military records available for the last name Reidnour. For the veterans among your Reidnour ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Reidnour lifespan?

Between 1973 and 2002, in the United States, Reidnour life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Reidnour in 1973 was 79, and 75 in 2002.

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