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Rideg Family History

Rideg 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: Rider, Riden, Rieg, Rode, Ring, Reder, Rodes, Roder, Ries, Ide

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Where is the Rideg family from?

Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rideg 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 Rideg ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Assembler was the top reported job for people in the USA named Rideg. 100% of Rideg women worked as an Assembler.

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Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Assembler
    100%

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Census Records

There are 70 census records available for the last name Rideg. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rideg 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 38 immigration records available for the last name Rideg. 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 34 military records available for the last name Rideg. For the veterans among your Rideg ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rideg lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2004, in the United States, Rideg life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Rideg in 1966 was 83, and 96 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rideg 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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