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Ridlinghafer Family History

Ridlinghafer 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, Ringhofer, Riedlinger, Redlinger, Billingham, Dillinger

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Where is the Ridlinghafer family from?

You can see how Ridlinghafer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ridlinghafer family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 3 Ridlinghafer families living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Ridlinghafer's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Ridlinghafer families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ridlinghafer 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 37 census records available for the last name Ridlinghafer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ridlinghafer 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 Ridlinghafer. 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 3 military records available for the last name Ridlinghafer. For the veterans among your Ridlinghafer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ridlinghafer lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2003, in the United States, Ridlinghafer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Ridlinghafer in 1969 was 90, and 94 in 2003.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ridlinghafer 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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