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Riedout Family History

Riedout 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: Ridout, Rideout, Rout, Ridenour, Rigdon, Rioux, Piedmont, Rindone

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Where is the Riedout family from?

You can see how Riedout families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Riedout family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Riedout families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 2 Riedout families living in Somerset. This was 100% of all the recorded Riedout's in United Kingdom. Somerset had the highest population of Riedout families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Riedout 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 48 census records available for the last name Riedout. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Riedout 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 Riedout. 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 32 military records available for the last name Riedout. For the veterans among your Riedout ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Riedout lifespan?

Between 1976 and 2004, in the United States, Riedout life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Riedout in 1976 was 34, and 72 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Riedout 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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