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Riedman Name Meaning

Americanized form of German Riedmann: topographic name for a marsh dweller from Middle High German riet ‘bog marsh’.

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


Similar surnames: Radman, Wildman, Wierman, Riemann, Rissman, Rudman, Siegman, Kielman

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Where is the Riedman family from?

You can see how Riedman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Riedman family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Riedman families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 16 Riedman families living in Lincolnshire. This was about 23% of all the recorded Riedman's in United Kingdom. Lincolnshire had the highest population of Riedman families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Riedman surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Riedman ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Riedman. 20% of Riedman men worked as a Farmer and 60% of Riedman women worked as a Teacher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Riedman were Salesman and Housekeeper. .

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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
    20%
  • Laborer
    20%
  • Clerk
    16%
  • Salesman
    16%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    60%
  • Housekeeper
    40%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Riedman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Riedman 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 230 immigration records available for the last name Riedman. 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 197 military records available for the last name Riedman. For the veterans among your Riedman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Riedman lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Riedman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Riedman in 1965 was 76, and 89 in 2004.

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