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Riedl Name Meaning

South German: variant of Riedel .

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


Similar surnames: Riedle, Ridl, Roedl, Friedl, Liedl, Riedel, Riedy, Kiehl, Ried, Rief

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Where is the Riedl family from?

You can see how Riedl families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Riedl family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Riedl families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 8 Riedl families living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Riedl's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Riedl families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Riedl surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Riedl ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Riedl. 22% of Riedl men worked as a Farmer and 18% of Riedl women worked as a Teacher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Riedl were Clerk and Stenographer. .

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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
    22%
  • Laborer
    11%
  • Truck Driver
    8%
  • Clerk
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    18%
  • Maid
    11%
  • Saleslady
    11%
  • Stenographer
    11%
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Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Riedl. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Riedl 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Riedl. 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 10,000 military records available for the last name Riedl. For the veterans among your Riedl ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Riedl lifespan?

Between 1944 and 2004, in the United States, Riedl life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1944, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Riedl in 1944 was 26, and 76 in 2004.

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