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Riedl Family History

Riedl Surname Meaning

South German: variant of Riedel.

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


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Where is the Riedl family from?

You can see how Riedl families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Riedl family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Riedl families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 3 Riedl families living in Northumberland. This was 100% of all the recorded Riedl's in United Kingdom. Northumberland had the highest population of Riedl families in 1891.
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What did your Riedl ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Riedl. 100% of Riedl 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%

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Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Riedl. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Riedl 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Riedl. 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 10,000 military records available for the last name Riedl. For the veterans among your Riedl ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Riedl lifespan?

Between 1944 and 2004, in the United States, Riedl life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1944, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Riedl in 1944 was 26, and 76 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Riedl

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Riedl 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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