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Riederer Name Meaning

German: habitational name for someone from any of several places called Riedern especially in Baden-Württemberg Bavaria Switzerland; or from Rieder in Bavarian and Saxony-Anhalt.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


Similar surnames: Riedinger, Rieder, Rinderer, Hinderer, Wieder, Ripperger, Reder

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Where is the Riederer family from?

You can see how Riederer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Riederer family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Riederer families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 7 Riederer families living in Kansas. This was about 47% of all the recorded Riederer's in USA. Kansas had the highest population of Riederer families in 1880.
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What did your Riederer ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Riederer. 34% of Riederer men worked as a Laborer and 34% of Riederer women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Riederer were Cabinet Maker and Housewife. .

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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

  • Laborer
    34%
  • Farmer
    25%
  • Farm Laborer
    17%
  • Cabinet Maker
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    34%
  • Helper
    23%
  • Cook
    23%
  • Housewife
    23%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Riederer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Riederer 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 452 immigration records available for the last name Riederer. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 1,000 military records available for the last name Riederer. For the veterans among your Riederer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Riederer lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Riederer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 1976. The average life expectancy for Riederer in 1962 was 66, and 80 in 2004.

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