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Rieden Family History

Rieden Name 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: Riedel, Rieder, Frieden, Riede, Riesen, Rieben, Rieken, Riden, Risden

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Where is the Rieden family from?

You can see how Rieden families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rieden family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Rieden families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 8 Rieden families living in New York. This was about 62% of all the recorded Rieden's in USA. New York had the highest population of Rieden families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rieden 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 Rieden ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Servant were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Rieden. 15% of Rieden men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Rieden women worked as a Servant. .

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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 Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    15%
  • Painter
    15%
  • Laborer
    15%
  • Farm
    15%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Servant
    100%
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What Rieden family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 996 census records available for the last name Rieden. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rieden 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 216 immigration records available for the last name Rieden. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 511 military records available for the last name Rieden. For the veterans among your Rieden ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rieden lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Rieden life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Rieden in 1962 was 69, and 93 in 2004.

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