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Riede Family History

Riede Name Meaning

German:: from a short form (Rudilo) of the personal name Rudolf or from an ancient Germanic personal name formed with rītan rīden ‘to ride’. habitational name from any of various places called Riede Rieda or Rieden all over Germany as well as in Austria and Switzerland.

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


Similar surnames: Riedel, Ried, Riewe, Riepe, Riebe, Diede, Radde, Friede, Riege

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Where is the Riede family from?

You can see how Riede families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Riede family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Riede families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 3 Riede families living in Nova Scotia. This was about 75% of all the recorded Riede's in Canada. Nova Scotia had the highest population of Riede families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Riede surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Riede ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Riede. 24% of Riede men worked as a Laborer and 27% of Riede women worked as a Clerk. Some less common occupations for Americans named Riede were Chauffeur and Housewife. .

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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

  • Laborer
    24%
  • Proprietor
    16%
  • Painter
    12%
  • Chauffeur
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    27%
  • Secretary
    20%
  • Cook
    20%
  • Housewife
    20%
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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Riede. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Riede 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 821 immigration records available for the last name Riede. 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 990 military records available for the last name Riede. For the veterans among your Riede ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Riede lifespan?

Between 1946 and 2004, in the United States, Riede life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1946, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Riede in 1946 was 52, and 102 in 2004.

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