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Riddlesperger Family History

Riddlesperger 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: Gindlesperger, Riddlebarger, Adelsperger, Raffensperger, Riesterer

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Where is the Riddlesperger family from?

You can see how Riddlesperger families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Riddlesperger family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Riddlesperger families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 11 Riddlesperger families living in Arkansas. This was about 34% of all the recorded Riddlesperger's in USA. Arkansas had the highest population of Riddlesperger families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Riddlesperger surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Riddlesperger ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Teacher was the top reported job for people in the USA named Riddlesperger. 100% of Riddlesperger women worked as a Teacher. .

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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 Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    100%
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Census Records

There are 295 census records available for the last name Riddlesperger. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Riddlesperger 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 9 immigration records available for the last name Riddlesperger. 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 73 military records available for the last name Riddlesperger. For the veterans among your Riddlesperger ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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