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Ridenoure Family History

Ridenoure 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: Ridenour, Ridenhour, Ridnour, Ritenour, Rideout, Rodenburg, Rifenburg

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Where is the Ridenoure family from?

You can see how Ridenoure families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ridenoure family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Ridenoure families living in Arkansas. This was about 50% of all the recorded Ridenoure's in USA. Arkansas had the highest population of Ridenoure families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ridenoure surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Ridenoure ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 176 census records available for the last name Ridenoure. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ridenoure 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Ridenoure. 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 71 military records available for the last name Ridenoure. For the veterans among your Ridenoure ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ridenoure lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2003, in the United States, Ridenoure life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Ridenoure in 1967 was 77, and 64 in 2003.

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