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Riedle Family History

Riedle Surname Meaning

South German: variant of Riedel.

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


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Where is the Riedle family from?

You can see how Riedle families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Riedle family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Riedle families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 27 Riedle families living in Ohio. This was about 33% of all the recorded Riedle's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Riedle families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Riedle 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 Riedle ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Riedle. 46% of Riedle men worked as a Farmer.

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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
    46%
  • Laborer
    13%
  • Labor
    13%
  • Salesman
    13%

What Riedle family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Riedle. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Riedle 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 406 immigration records available for the last name Riedle. 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 951 military records available for the last name Riedle. For the veterans among your Riedle ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Riedle lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2004, in the United States, Riedle life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1990, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Riedle in 1960 was 57, and 70 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Riedle

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Riedle 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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