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Riedesel Family History

Riedesel Surname Meaning

German: presumably from a nickname from Middle High German rīten ‘to ride’ + esel ‘donkey’ denoting a riding animal.

This is the name of a noble family in Hesse.

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


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Where is the Riedesel family from?

You can see how Riedesel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Riedesel family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Riedesel families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 77 Riedesel families living in Iowa. This was about 75% of all the recorded Riedesel's in USA. Iowa had the highest population of Riedesel families in 1880.
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What did your Riedesel ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Waitress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Riedesel. 44% of Riedesel men worked as a Farmer and 25% of Riedesel women worked as a Waitress. Some less common occupations for Americans named Riedesel were Farm Laborer and Teacher.

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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
    44%
  • Laborer
    10%
  • Partner Proprietor
    6%
  • Farm Laborer
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Waitress
    25%
  • Housekeeper
    25%
  • New Worker
    25%
  • Teacher
    25%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Riedesel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Riedesel 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 196 immigration records available for the last name Riedesel. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Riedesel. For the veterans among your Riedesel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Riedesel lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Riedesel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1962, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Riedesel in 1962 was 58, and 83 in 2004.

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