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Riedal Family History

Riedal 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: Riedel, Rindal, Riedl, Real, Redel, Regal, Riegel, Riera, Roedel

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Where is the Riedal family from?

You can see how Riedal families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Riedal family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Riedal families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 8 Riedal families living in Texas. This was about 89% of all the recorded Riedal's in USA. Texas had the highest population of Riedal families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Riedal surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 146 census records available for the last name Riedal. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Riedal 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 30 immigration records available for the last name Riedal. 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 8 military records available for the last name Riedal. For the veterans among your Riedal ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Riedal lifespan?

Average Riedal life expectancy in 1968 was 72 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 71.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Riedal 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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