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Riedrich Family History

Riedrich 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: Friedrich, Diedrich, Wiedrich, Dietrich, Redlich, Hedrich, Jindrich

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Where is the Riedrich family from?

You can see how Riedrich families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Riedrich family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Riedrich families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 50% of all the recorded Riedrich's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Riedrich families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Riedrich surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 150 census records available for the last name Riedrich. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Riedrich 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 71 immigration records available for the last name Riedrich. 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 136 military records available for the last name Riedrich. For the veterans among your Riedrich ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Riedrich lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2000, in the United States, Riedrich life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 1979. The average life expectancy for Riedrich in 1965 was 77, and 78 in 2000.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Riedrich 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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