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Riedie Family History

Riedie 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: Riede, Riedle, Ridge, Reekie, Riebe, Riedel, Rieder, Riepe, Fedie

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Where is the Riedie family from?

You can see how Riedie families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Riedie family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Riedie families were found in USA in 1880. In 1851 there were 3 Riedie families living in Fife. This was about 75% of all the recorded Riedie's in Scotland. Fife had the highest population of Riedie families in 1851.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Riedie surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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  • 1871
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Census Records

There are 80 census records available for the last name Riedie. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Riedie 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 81 immigration records available for the last name Riedie. 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 26 military records available for the last name Riedie. For the veterans among your Riedie ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Riedie lifespan?

Between 1962 and 1996, in the United States, Riedie life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Riedie in 1962 was 66, and 79 in 1996.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Riedie 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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