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Riedland Family History

Riedland 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: Friedland, Rieland, Wieland, Nieland, Ringland, Ritland, Windland

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Where is the Riedland family from?

You can see how Riedland families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Riedland family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Riedland families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Riedland family living in Georgia. This was about 50% of all the recorded Riedland's in USA. Georgia and 1 other state had the highest population of Riedland families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Riedland surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 9 census records available for the last name Riedland. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Riedland 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Riedland. 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 3 military records available for the last name Riedland. For the veterans among your Riedland ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Riedland lifespan?

Between 1978 and 1991, in the United States, Riedland life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Riedland in 1978 was 64, and 76 in 1991.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Riedland 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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