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Rideman Family History

Rideman 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: Rodeman, Wideman, Rieman, Riedeman, Roseman, Rudman, Radman, Richman

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Where is the Rideman family from?

You can see how Rideman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rideman family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Rideman families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Rideman family living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Rideman's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Rideman families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rideman surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 225 census records available for the last name Rideman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rideman 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 20 immigration records available for the last name Rideman. 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 10 military records available for the last name Rideman. For the veterans among your Rideman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rideman lifespan?

Between 1982 and 2001, in the United States, Rideman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2001, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Rideman in 1982 was 80, and 72 in 2001.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Rideman

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rideman 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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