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Riedler Family History

Riedler 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: Ridler, Fiedler, Siedler, Rindler, Rieder, Friedler, Redler, Riegler

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Where is the Riedler family from?

You can see how Riedler families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Riedler family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Riedler families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 4 Riedler families living in Iowa. This was 100% of all the recorded Riedler's in USA. Iowa had the highest population of Riedler families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Riedler 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 Riedler ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Finisher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Riedler. 34% of Riedler men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Riedler women worked as a Finisher.

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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

  • Laborer
    34%
  • Butcher
    34%
  • Salesman
    34%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Finisher
    100%

What Riedler family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 594 census records available for the last name Riedler. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Riedler 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 251 immigration records available for the last name Riedler. 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 504 military records available for the last name Riedler. For the veterans among your Riedler ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Riedler lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2003, in the United States, Riedler life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Riedler in 1965 was 84, and 64 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Riedler

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Riedler 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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