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Riedmeyer Family History

Riedmeyer 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: Wiedmeyer, Priesmeyer, Tiemeyer, Niemeyer, Riederer, Widmeyer

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Where is the Riedmeyer family from?

You can see how Riedmeyer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Riedmeyer family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Riedmeyer families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 5 Riedmeyer families living in Missouri. This was about 71% of all the recorded Riedmeyer's in USA. Missouri had the highest population of Riedmeyer families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 72 census records available for the last name Riedmeyer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Riedmeyer 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 13 immigration records available for the last name Riedmeyer. 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 35 military records available for the last name Riedmeyer. For the veterans among your Riedmeyer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Riedmeyer lifespan?

Between 1965 and 1996, in the United States, Riedmeyer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1991, and highest in 1965. The average life expectancy for Riedmeyer in 1965 was 86, and 72 in 1996.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Riedmeyer

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Riedmeyer 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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