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Riedell Family History

Riedell Surname Meaning

Altered form of Riedel.

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


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Where is the Riedell family from?

You can see how Riedell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Riedell family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Riedell families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there was 1 Riedell family living in Georgia. This was 100% of all the recorded Riedell's in USA. Georgia had the highest population of Riedell families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Riedell 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 Riedell ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Riedell. 20% of Riedell men worked as a Farmer and 50% of Riedell women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Riedell were Manager and Operator Power Machine.

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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
    20%
  • Clerk
    12%
  • Truck Driver
    8%
  • Manager
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    50%
  • Saleslady
    25%
  • Operator Power Machine
    25%

What Riedell family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Riedell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Riedell 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 304 immigration records available for the last name Riedell. 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 249 military records available for the last name Riedell. For the veterans among your Riedell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Riedell lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Riedell life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1974. The average life expectancy for Riedell in 1963 was 72, and 85 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Riedell 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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