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Reidenauer Family History

Reidenauer Surname 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: Reisenauer, Reinauer, Reitnauer, Ridenour, Eisenhauer, Feinauer

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Where is the Reidenauer family from?

You can see how Reidenauer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Reidenauer family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Reidenauer families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 2 Reidenauer families living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Reidenauer's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Reidenauer families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Reidenauer surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Reidenauer ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Mechanic and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Reidenauer. 100% of Reidenauer men worked as a Mechanic and 100% of Reidenauer women worked as a Stenographer.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Mechanic
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    100%

What Reidenauer family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 256 census records available for the last name Reidenauer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Reidenauer 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 19 immigration records available for the last name Reidenauer. 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 62 military records available for the last name Reidenauer. For the veterans among your Reidenauer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Reidenauer lifespan?

Between 1954 and 2003, in the United States, Reidenauer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Reidenauer in 1954 was 47, and 84 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Reidenauer

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Reidenauer 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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