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Reidell Family History

Reidell 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: Reddell, Reidel, Rendell, Seidell, Redell, Rundell, Redel, Riddell

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Where is the Reidell family from?

You can see how Reidell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Reidell family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Reidell families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Reidell family living in Lincolnshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Reidell's in United Kingdom. Lincolnshire had the highest population of Reidell families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Reidell 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 Reidell ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Painter was the top reported job for people in the USA named Reidell. 20% of Reidell men worked as a Painter.

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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

  • Painter
    20%
  • Truck Driver
    14%
  • Laborer
    14%
  • Locomotive Fireman
    14%

What Reidell family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Reidell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Reidell 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 162 immigration records available for the last name Reidell. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 200 military records available for the last name Reidell. For the veterans among your Reidell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Reidell lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2004, in the United States, Reidell life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1984, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Reidell in 1955 was 47, and 52 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Reidell

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Reidell 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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