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Ridderman Family History

Ridderman 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: Kinderman, Ruderman, Widerman, Wilderman, Hilderman, Linderman

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Where is the Ridderman family from?

You can see how Ridderman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ridderman family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Ridderman families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 5 Ridderman families living in Missouri. This was 100% of all the recorded Ridderman's in USA. Missouri had the highest population of Ridderman families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ridderman 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 Ridderman ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Ridderman. 100% of Ridderman men worked as a Farmer.

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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

  • Farmer
    100%

What Ridderman family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 120 census records available for the last name Ridderman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ridderman 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 Ridderman. 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 19 military records available for the last name Ridderman. For the veterans among your Ridderman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ridderman lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2003, in the United States, Ridderman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Ridderman in 1965 was 79, and 67 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Ridderman

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ridderman 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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