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Reidenbaugh Family History

Reidenbaugh 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: Redenbaugh, Rodenbaugh, Bedenbaugh, Bridenbaugh, Reidenbach

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Where is the Reidenbaugh family from?

You can see how Reidenbaugh families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Reidenbaugh family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Reidenbaugh families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 21 Reidenbaugh families living in Ohio. This was about 57% of all the recorded Reidenbaugh's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Reidenbaugh families in 1880.
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What did your Reidenbaugh ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Reidenbaugh. 63% of Reidenbaugh men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Reidenbaugh women worked as a Maid.

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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
    63%
  • Machinist
    38%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    100%

What Reidenbaugh family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 625 census records available for the last name Reidenbaugh. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Reidenbaugh 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 15 immigration records available for the last name Reidenbaugh. 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 176 military records available for the last name Reidenbaugh. For the veterans among your Reidenbaugh ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Reidenbaugh lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Reidenbaugh life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1965, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Reidenbaugh in 1962 was 73, and 73 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Reidenbaugh 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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