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Riedi Family History

Riedi 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: Ried, Riede, Riedy, Riedl, Ries, Niemi, Rudi, Rind, Bedi, Fried

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Where is the Riedi family from?

You can see how Riedi families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Riedi family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Riedi families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 9 Riedi families living in Indiana. This was about 90% of all the recorded Riedi's in USA. Indiana had the highest population of Riedi families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Riedi 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 Riedi ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Riedi. 100% of Riedi women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Riedi family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 302 census records available for the last name Riedi. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Riedi 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 176 immigration records available for the last name Riedi. 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 129 military records available for the last name Riedi. For the veterans among your Riedi ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Riedi lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Riedi life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Riedi in 1964 was 75, and 65 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Riedi

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Riedi 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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