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Riddlebaugh Family History

Riddlebaugh 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: Riddlebarger, Heidlebaugh, Radebaugh, Rodebaugh, Rodenbaugh

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Where is the Riddlebaugh family from?

You can see how Riddlebaugh families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Riddlebaugh family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Riddlebaugh families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there was 1 Riddlebaugh family living in Ohio. This was 100% of all the recorded Riddlebaugh's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Riddlebaugh families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Riddlebaugh 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 Riddlebaugh ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Carpenter was the top reported job for people in the USA named Riddlebaugh. 60% of Riddlebaugh men worked as a Carpenter.

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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

  • Carpenter
    60%
  • Welder
    40%

What Riddlebaugh family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 295 census records available for the last name Riddlebaugh. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Riddlebaugh 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 9 immigration records available for the last name Riddlebaugh. 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 86 military records available for the last name Riddlebaugh. For the veterans among your Riddlebaugh ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Riddlebaugh lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2000, in the United States, Riddlebaugh life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Riddlebaugh in 1963 was 77, and 77 in 2000.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Riddlebaugh

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Riddlebaugh 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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