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Riediger Family History

Riediger 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: Riedinger, Biediger, Rediger, Roediger, Ruediger, Ridinger, Rieder

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Where is the Riediger family from?

You can see how Riediger families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Riediger family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Riediger families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 12 Riediger families living in Manitoba. This was about 92% of all the recorded Riediger's in Canada. Manitoba had the highest population of Riediger families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Riediger 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 Riediger ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Riediger. 67% of Riediger men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Riediger women worked as a Teacher.

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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

  • Farmer
    67%
  • Farm Laborer
    34%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    100%

What Riediger family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 776 census records available for the last name Riediger. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Riediger 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 325 immigration records available for the last name Riediger. 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 349 military records available for the last name Riediger. For the veterans among your Riediger ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Riediger lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Riediger life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Riediger in 1963 was 77, and 92 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Riediger

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Riediger 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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