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Reidler Family History

Reidler 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: Ridler, Kreidler, Reider, Reisler, Heidler, Seidler, Reifler, Beidler

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Where is the Reidler family from?

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

In 1940, Proprietor was the top reported job for people in the USA named Reidler. 50% of Reidler men worked as a Proprietor.

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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

  • Proprietor
    50%
  • Segri Janitor
    50%

What Reidler family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 796 census records available for the last name Reidler. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Reidler 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 180 immigration records available for the last name Reidler. 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 132 military records available for the last name Reidler. For the veterans among your Reidler ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Reidler lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Reidler life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Reidler in 1963 was 67, and 94 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Reidler

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Reidler 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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