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Riedinger Name Meaning

habitational name for someone from any of several places named Rieding or Riding in Bavaria. topographic name for someone who lived among reeds, from Middle High German riet ‘reed’ + -er suffix denoting an inhabitant.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names ©2013, Oxford University Press


Similar surnames: Ridinger, Riedlinger, Redinger, Reidinger, Ritzinger, Bedinger

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Riedinger Family Origin

Where is the Riedinger family from?

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    You can see how Riedinger families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Riedinger family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Riedinger families were found in the USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Riedinger family living in New Jersey. This was 100% of all the recorded Riedinger's in the USA. New Jersey had the highest population of Riedinger families in 1840.
    Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Riedinger surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

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    Riedinger Family Occupations

    What did your Riedinger ancestors do for a living?

    In 1880, a less common occupation for the Riedinger family was Carpenter Cars. The most common Riedinger occupation in the USA was Farmer. 19% of Riedinger's were Farmers. Farmer, Butcher and Blacksmith were the top 3 reported jobs worked by Riedinger.

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    • Farmer

      19%

    • Butcher

      12%

    • Blacksmith

      4%

    • Carpenter Cars

      4%

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

    Riedinger Historical Records

    What Riedinger family records will you find?

    Census Record

    There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Riedinger. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Riedinger census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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    Passenger List

    There are 642 immigration records available for the last name Riedinger. 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 Card

    There are 1,000 military records available for the last name Riedinger. For the veterans among your Riedinger ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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    Riedinger Life Expectancy

    What is the average Riedinger lifespan?

    Between 1944 and 2004, in the United States, Riedinger life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1944, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Riedinger in 1944 was 46, and 78 in 2004.

    View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Riedinger

    An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Riedinger ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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