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Ridl Family History

Ridl Surname Meaning

Probably an altered form of German Reidel or Riedl a variant of Riedel.

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


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Where is the Ridl family from?

You can see how Ridl families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ridl family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Ridl families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 4 Ridl families living in Lincolnshire. This was about 44% of all the recorded Ridl's in United Kingdom. Lincolnshire had the highest population of Ridl families in 1891.
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What did your Ridl ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Farmer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Ridl. 63% of Ridl men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Ridl women worked as a Farmer.

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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

  • Farmer
    63%
  • Labor
    13%
  • Farm Hand
    13%
  • Farm Labor
    13%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    100%

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Census Records

There are 737 census records available for the last name Ridl. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ridl 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 107 immigration records available for the last name Ridl. 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 71 military records available for the last name Ridl. For the veterans among your Ridl ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ridl lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2003, in the United States, Ridl life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 1967. The average life expectancy for Ridl in 1967 was 92, and 77 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ridl 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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