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Reidt Family History

Reidt Surname Meaning

South German: nickname for a curly-haired man from Middle High German reite ‘crisp curly’.

North German: habitational name from Middle Low German rēt reit ‘reed reedy terrain’ or a topographic name from this word.

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


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You can see how Reidt families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Reidt family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Reidt families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 28 Reidt families living in Ontario. This was about 82% of all the recorded Reidt's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Reidt families in 1911.
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What did your Reidt ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Reidt. 100% of Reidt men worked as a Farmer.

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Top Male Occupations In 1921

  • Farmer
    100%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Reidt. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Reidt 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 301 immigration records available for the last name Reidt. 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 410 military records available for the last name Reidt. For the veterans among your Reidt ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Reidt lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2004, in the United States, Reidt life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Reidt in 1955 was 54, and 71 in 2004.

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