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Reidling Family History

Reidling 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: Ridling, Redling, Readling, Reiling, Breitling, Breiding, Reading

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Where is the Reidling family from?

You can see how Reidling families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Reidling family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Reidling families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1880 there were 11 Reidling families living in North Carolina. This was about 55% of all the recorded Reidling's in USA. North Carolina had the highest population of Reidling families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Reidling surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Reidling ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Reidling. 47% of Reidling 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.

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    47%
  • Laborer
    24%
  • Salesman
    16%
  • Roofer
    16%
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Census Records

There are 961 census records available for the last name Reidling. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Reidling 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 53 immigration records available for the last name Reidling. 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 65 military records available for the last name Reidling. For the veterans among your Reidling ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Reidling lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2004, in the United States, Reidling life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Reidling in 1966 was 68, and 66 in 2004.

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