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Reidenhour Family History

Reidenhour 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: Ridenhour, Ridenour, Eisenhour, Rednour, Isenhour, Icenhour, Ridnour

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Where is the Reidenhour family from?

You can see how Reidenhour families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Reidenhour family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 5 Reidenhour families living in Missouri. This was about 56% of all the recorded Reidenhour's in USA. Missouri had the highest population of Reidenhour families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Reidenhour 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 157 census records available for the last name Reidenhour. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Reidenhour 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Reidenhour. 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 92 military records available for the last name Reidenhour. For the veterans among your Reidenhour ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Reidenhour lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2004, in the United States, Reidenhour life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1955, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Reidenhour in 1955 was 47, and 86 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Reidenhour 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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