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Rideou Family History

Rideou 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: Rideout, Rideau, Rider, Ridenour, Gideon, Brideau, Ridlon, Rideaux

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Where is the Rideou family from?

You can see how Rideou families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rideou family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Rideou families living in Louisiana. This was about 67% of all the recorded Rideou's in USA. Louisiana had the highest population of Rideou families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rideou 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 30 census records available for the last name Rideou. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rideou 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 1 immigration records available for the last name Rideou. 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 2 military records available for the last name Rideou. For the veterans among your Rideou ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rideou lifespan?

Between 1969 and 1999, in the United States, Rideou life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1990, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Rideou in 1969 was 72, and 82 in 1999.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rideou 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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