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Riedeman Family History

Riedeman Surname Meaning

Americanized form of German Riedemann.

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


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Where is the Riedeman family from?

You can see how Riedeman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Riedeman family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Riedeman families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 12 Riedeman families living in New York. This was about 92% of all the recorded Riedeman's in USA. New York had the highest population of Riedeman families in 1880.
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What did your Riedeman ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Bookkeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Riedeman. 77% of Riedeman men worked as a Farmer and 60% of Riedeman women worked as a Bookkeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Riedeman were Salesman and Seamstress.

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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
    77%
  • Salesman
    24%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Bookkeeper
    60%
  • Seamstress
    40%

What Riedeman family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Riedeman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Riedeman 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 87 immigration records available for the last name Riedeman. 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 200 military records available for the last name Riedeman. For the veterans among your Riedeman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Riedeman lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Riedeman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1991, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Riedeman in 1963 was 86, and 75 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Riedeman

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Riedeman 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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