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Readel Family History

Readel Surname Meaning

Probably an altered form of German Riedel or Reidel.

Alternatively, perhaps an altered form of English Reddell which is probably a variant of Riddell or Riddle.

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


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Where is the Readel family from?

You can see how Readel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Readel family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Readel families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 3 Readel families living in Saskatchewan. This was about 75% of all the recorded Readel's in Canada. Saskatchewan had the highest population of Readel families in 1911.
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What did your Readel ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Readel. 31% of Readel men worked as a Laborer.

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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

  • Laborer
    31%
  • Machinist
    24%
  • Mechanic
    16%
  • Farmer
    16%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Readel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Readel 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 65 immigration records available for the last name Readel. 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 163 military records available for the last name Readel. For the veterans among your Readel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Readel lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Readel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2002, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Readel in 1965 was 79, and 64 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Readel 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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