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Reidland Family History

Reidland 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: Reiland, Teigland, Heiland, Weinland, Rieland, Ritland, Eiland

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Where is the Reidland family from?

You can see how Reidland families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Reidland family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Reidland families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Reidland families living in Texas. This was about 75% of all the recorded Reidland's in USA. Texas had the highest population of Reidland families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Reidland surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Reidland ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Reidland. 100% of Reidland 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
    100%

What Reidland family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 139 census records available for the last name Reidland. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Reidland 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 10 immigration records available for the last name Reidland. 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 149 military records available for the last name Reidland. For the veterans among your Reidland ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Reidland lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Reidland life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1983, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Reidland in 1964 was 79, and 82 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Reidland 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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