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Riedthaler Family History

Riedthaler 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: Ritthaler, Roethler, Bredthauer, Ritzenthaler, Ridler, Fiedler

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Where is the Riedthaler family from?

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

In 1940, Gen Housework was the top reported job for people in the USA named Riedthaler. 100% of Riedthaler women worked as a Gen Housework.

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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 Female Occupations In 1940

  • Gen Housework
    100%

What Riedthaler family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 78 census records available for the last name Riedthaler. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Riedthaler 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 1 immigration records available for the last name Riedthaler. 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 16 military records available for the last name Riedthaler. For the veterans among your Riedthaler ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Riedthaler lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Riedthaler life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2004, and highest in 1975. The average life expectancy for Riedthaler in 1963 was 78, and 40 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Riedthaler

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Riedthaler 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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