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Riedmatter Family History

Riedmatter 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: Wiedmaier, Redgate, Matter, Riester, Riedinger, Riemer, Rieder

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Where is the Riedmatter family from?

You can see how Riedmatter families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Riedmatter family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Riedmatter family living in Ohio. This was 100% of all the recorded Riedmatter's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Riedmatter families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 37 census records available for the last name Riedmatter. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Riedmatter 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 Riedmatter. 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 109 military records available for the last name Riedmatter. For the veterans among your Riedmatter ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Riedmatter lifespan?

Between 1979 and 1992, in the United States, Riedmatter life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Riedmatter in 1979 was 87, and 87 in 1992.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Riedmatter 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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