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Ridel Family History

Ridel 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: Rider, Redel, Reidel, Riedel, Fidel, Radel, Sidel, Rimel, Rudel, Riel

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Where is the Ridel family from?

You can see how Ridel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ridel family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Ridel families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 3 Ridel families living in Quebec. This was about 75% of all the recorded Ridel's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Ridel families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ridel 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 Ridel ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Rentire was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Ridel. 100% of Ridel women worked as a Rentire.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1921

  • Rentire
    100%

What Ridel family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Ridel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ridel 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 521 immigration records available for the last name Ridel. 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 478 military records available for the last name Ridel. For the veterans among your Ridel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ridel lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2004, in the United States, Ridel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1956, and highest in 1976. The average life expectancy for Ridel in 1956 was 45, and 86 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ridel 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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