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Riedemann Family History

Riedemann Surname Meaning

North German: topographic name from Low German Riede ‘rivulet’ or a habitational name for someone from any of several places called Ried or Riede.

Occupational name for a soldier in military service on horseback from Middle Low German rideman.

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


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Where is the Riedemann family from?

You can see how Riedemann families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Riedemann family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Riedemann families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 18 Riedemann families living in New York. This was about 86% of all the recorded Riedemann's in USA. New York had the highest population of Riedemann families in 1880.
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What did your Riedemann ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Riedemann. 34% of Riedemann men worked as a Farmer.

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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
    34%
  • Farming
    15%
  • Clerk
    12%
  • Laborer
    12%

What Riedemann family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 908 census records available for the last name Riedemann. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Riedemann 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 668 immigration records available for the last name Riedemann. 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 210 military records available for the last name Riedemann. For the veterans among your Riedemann ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Riedemann lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Riedemann life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1999, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Riedemann in 1963 was 77, and 74 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Riedemann 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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