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Ridenbaugh Family History

Ridenbaugh Surname Meaning

Americanized form of German Reitenbach.

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


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Where is the Ridenbaugh family from?

You can see how Ridenbaugh families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ridenbaugh family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Ridenbaugh families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 3 Ridenbaugh families living in Maryland. This was about 38% of all the recorded Ridenbaugh's in USA. Maryland had the highest population of Ridenbaugh families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ridenbaugh 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 Ridenbaugh ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Ridenbaugh. 41% of Ridenbaugh men worked as a Laborer.

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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
    41%
  • Farmer
    14%
  • Salesman
    10%
  • Foreman
    10%

What Ridenbaugh family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Ridenbaugh. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ridenbaugh 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 27 immigration records available for the last name Ridenbaugh. 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 264 military records available for the last name Ridenbaugh. For the veterans among your Ridenbaugh ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ridenbaugh lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Ridenbaugh life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1966, and highest in 1969. The average life expectancy for Ridenbaugh in 1962 was 71, and 65 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Ridenbaugh

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ridenbaugh 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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