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Riedy Family History

Riedy Surname Meaning

Americanized form of Swiss German Riedi: variant of Rüedi (see Ruedy).

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


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Where is the Riedy family from?

You can see how Riedy families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Riedy family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Riedy families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 8 Riedy families living in London. This was about 80% of all the recorded Riedy's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Riedy families in 1891.
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What did your Riedy ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Riedy. 18% of Riedy men worked as a Laborer and 44% of Riedy women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Riedy were Foreman and Typist.

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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
    18%
  • Farmer
    15%
  • Salesman
    9%
  • Foreman
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    44%
  • Waitress
    19%
  • Clerk
    13%
  • Typist
    13%

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Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Riedy. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Riedy 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 628 immigration records available for the last name Riedy. 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 843 military records available for the last name Riedy. For the veterans among your Riedy ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Riedy lifespan?

Between 1952 and 2004, in the United States, Riedy life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1952, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Riedy in 1952 was 43, and 82 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Riedy 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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