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Ridenour Family History

Ridenour Surname Meaning

Americanized form of Swiss German and South German Reitenauer or Alsatian Reutenauer: topographic name from Old High German riuti ‘clearing’ + ouwe ‘wet meadow’ suffix -er denoting an inhabitant.

Compare Rednour, Ridenhour, Ridnour, Ritenour, and Whritenour.

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


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Where is the Ridenour family from?

You can see how Ridenour families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ridenour family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Ridenour families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 33 Ridenour families living in Ohio. This was about 39% of all the recorded Ridenour's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Ridenour families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ridenour 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 Ridenour ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Ridenour. 20% of Ridenour men worked as a Laborer and 15% of Ridenour women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Ridenour were Carpenter and Waitress.

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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
    20%
  • Farmer
    19%
  • Salesman
    5%
  • Carpenter
    4%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    15%
  • Housewife
    13%
  • Teacher
    7%
  • Waitress
    7%

What Ridenour family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 26,000 census records available for the last name Ridenour. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ridenour 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 895 immigration records available for the last name Ridenour. 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 7,000 military records available for the last name Ridenour. For the veterans among your Ridenour ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ridenour lifespan?

Between 1942 and 2004, in the United States, Ridenour life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1947, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Ridenour in 1942 was 40, and 76 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Ridenour

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ridenour 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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