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Riedsel Family History

Riedsel 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: Riedel, Riedesel, Giesel, Redel, Riegel, Kiesel, Griesel, Roessel

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Where is the Riedsel family from?

You can see how Riedsel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Riedsel family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Riedsel families living in Missouri. This was about 67% of all the recorded Riedsel's in USA. Missouri had the highest population of Riedsel families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Riedsel 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 Riedsel ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Rancher was the top reported job for people in the USA named Riedsel. 100% of Riedsel men worked as a Rancher.

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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

  • Rancher
    100%

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Census Records

There are 107 census records available for the last name Riedsel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Riedsel 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 17 immigration records available for the last name Riedsel. 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 2 military records available for the last name Riedsel. For the veterans among your Riedsel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Riedsel

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