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Riedemann Name Meaning

North German:: topographic name from Low German Riede ‘rivulet’ or a habitational name for someone from any of several places called Ried or Riede. occupational name for a soldier in military service on horseback from Middle Low German rideman.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


Similar surnames: Tiedemann, Riemann, Redmann, Rehmann, Riedman, Wesemann, Ninnemann

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Where is the Riedemann family from?

You can see how Riedemann families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Riedemann family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Riedemann families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 4 Riedemann families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Riedemann's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Riedemann families in 1891.
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What did your Riedemann ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Riedemann. 100% of Riedemann women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. .

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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 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%
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Census Records

There are 908 census records available for the last name Riedemann. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Riedemann 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 668 immigration records available for the last name Riedemann. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 210 military records available for the last name Riedemann. For the veterans among your Riedemann ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Riedemann lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Riedemann life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1999, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Riedemann in 1963 was 77, and 74 in 2003.

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