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Ridner Family History

Ridner Surname Meaning

Perhaps an altered form of German Rittner 2 3 or Riedner a variant of Rieder.

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


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Where is the Ridner family from?

You can see how Ridner families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ridner family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Ridner families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 34 Ridner families living in Ontario. This was about 76% of all the recorded Ridner's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Ridner families in 1911.
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What did your Ridner ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Ridner. 19% of Ridner men worked as a Farmer and 25% of Ridner women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Ridner were Truck Driver and 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

  • Farmer
    19%
  • Miner
    16%
  • Laborer
    15%
  • Truck Driver
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    25%
  • Clerk
    25%
  • Nurse
    25%
  • Laborer
    25%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Ridner. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ridner 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 154 immigration records available for the last name Ridner. 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 430 military records available for the last name Ridner. For the veterans among your Ridner ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ridner lifespan?

Between 1954 and 2004, in the United States, Ridner life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1954, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Ridner in 1954 was 39, and 65 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ridner 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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