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Riddinger Family History

Riddinger 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: Ridinger, Riedinger, Reddinger, Biddinger, Reidinger, Ritzinger

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Where is the Riddinger family from?

You can see how Riddinger families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Riddinger family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Riddinger families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 2 Riddinger families living in New Jersey. This was about 40% of all the recorded Riddinger's in USA. New Jersey and 1 other state had the highest population of Riddinger families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Riddinger 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 Riddinger ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Clerk was the top reported job for people in the USA named Riddinger. 100% of Riddinger women worked as a Clerk.

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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 Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    100%

What Riddinger family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 149 census records available for the last name Riddinger. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Riddinger 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 10 immigration records available for the last name Riddinger. 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 25 military records available for the last name Riddinger. For the veterans among your Riddinger ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Riddinger lifespan?

Between 1964 and 1997, in the United States, Riddinger life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Riddinger in 1964 was 86, and 75 in 1997.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Riddinger

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Riddinger 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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