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Ridderhoff Family History

Ridderhoff 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: Brinkerhoff, Dickerhoff, Vanderhoff, Friedhoff, Federoff, Middendorf

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Where is the Ridderhoff family from?

You can see how Ridderhoff families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ridderhoff family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Ridderhoff families living in New York. This was about 50% of all the recorded Ridderhoff's in USA. New York had the highest population of Ridderhoff families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ridderhoff 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 Ridderhoff ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Painter
    100%

What Ridderhoff family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 187 census records available for the last name Ridderhoff. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ridderhoff 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 43 immigration records available for the last name Ridderhoff. 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 78 military records available for the last name Ridderhoff. For the veterans among your Ridderhoff ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ridderhoff lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Ridderhoff life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1989, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Ridderhoff in 1963 was 68, and 64 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ridderhoff 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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