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Reidle Family History

Reidle 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: Weidle, Reigle, Seidle, Reile, Beadle, Ridley, Ridge, Idle, Weddle

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Where is the Reidle family from?

You can see how Reidle families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Reidle family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Reidle families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 6 Reidle families living in Devon. This was about 86% of all the recorded Reidle's in United Kingdom. Devon had the highest population of Reidle families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Reidle 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 Reidle ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Waitress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Reidle. 35% of Reidle men worked as a Laborer and 34% of Reidle women worked as a Waitress. Some less common occupations for Americans named Reidle were Roller 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
    35%
  • Farmer
    30%
  • Farm Laborer
    15%
  • Roller
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Waitress
    34%
  • Dairy Helpers
    34%
  • Housewife
    34%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Reidle. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Reidle 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 132 immigration records available for the last name Reidle. 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 145 military records available for the last name Reidle. For the veterans among your Reidle ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Reidle lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2004, in the United States, Reidle life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1998, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Reidle in 1956 was 44, and 76 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Reidle 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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