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Reidinger Family History

Reidinger Surname Meaning

German: probably a habitational name for someone from any of several places called Reiting in Bavaria and Austria.

Probably also an altered form of Riedinger and a variant of Rediger.

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


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Where is the Reidinger family from?

You can see how Reidinger families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Reidinger family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Reidinger families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 14 Reidinger families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 28% of all the recorded Reidinger's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Reidinger families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Reidinger 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 Reidinger ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Reidinger. 45% of Reidinger men worked as a Laborer and 20% of Reidinger women worked as a Clerk. Some less common occupations for Americans named Reidinger were Salesman and Typist.

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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
    45%
  • Farmer
    12%
  • Machinist
    6%
  • Salesman
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    20%
  • Operator
    20%
  • Stenographer
    20%
  • Typist
    14%

What Reidinger family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Reidinger. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Reidinger 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 377 immigration records available for the last name Reidinger. 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 779 military records available for the last name Reidinger. For the veterans among your Reidinger ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Reidinger lifespan?

Between 1949 and 2004, in the United States, Reidinger life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1962, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Reidinger in 1949 was 45, and 86 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Reidinger 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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