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Riddlebarger Family History

Riddlebarger Surname Meaning

The Americanized form of a German habitational name is Riedelberger or Riedelsberger.

This name originates from the locations Riedelberg in Rhineland-Palatinate and Riedelsberg in the former East Prussia.

These names are typically associated with specific geographic areas and hold historical significance.

Many American surnames have roots in European origins, often evolving in spelling and pronunciation over time.

The transformation of names like Riedelberger reflects the broader patterns of immigration and cultural adaptation.

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


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Where is the Riddlebarger family from?

You can see how Riddlebarger families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Riddlebarger family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Riddlebarger families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 17 Riddlebarger families living in Ohio. This was about 59% of all the recorded Riddlebarger's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Riddlebarger families in 1880.
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What did your Riddlebarger ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housework were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Riddlebarger. 30% of Riddlebarger men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Riddlebarger women worked as a Housework.

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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

  • Laborer
    30%
  • Farmer
    20%
  • Truck Driver
    10%
  • Operator
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housework
    100%

What Riddlebarger family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Riddlebarger. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Riddlebarger 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 18 immigration records available for the last name Riddlebarger. 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 209 military records available for the last name Riddlebarger. For the veterans among your Riddlebarger ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Riddlebarger lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2003, in the United States, Riddlebarger life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Riddlebarger in 1962 was 61, and 81 in 2003.

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