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Riegler Name Meaning

German (mainly Austria): habitational name formed with the agent suffix -er for someone from any of numerous places called Riegel. Compare Riegel German (mainly Austria): occupational name for a locksmith from Middle High German rigeler. Compare Riegel Swiss German: topographic name for someone living near and in charge of the village gate that separated the settlement from the adjacent field (see Riegel ).

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


Similar surnames: Kriegler, Bieler, Legler, Siegler, Ringler, Rigler, Ziegler, Riegle

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Where is the Riegler family from?

You can see how Riegler families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Riegler family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Riegler families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 17 Riegler families living in Ohio. This was about 27% of all the recorded Riegler's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Riegler families in 1880.
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What did your Riegler ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Saleslady were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Riegler. 18% of Riegler men worked as a Laborer and 19% of Riegler women worked as a Saleslady. Some less common occupations for Americans named Riegler were Clerk and Housework. .

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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
    8%
  • Mechanic
    7%
  • Clerk
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Saleslady
    19%
  • Maid
    14%
  • Clerk
    14%
  • Housework
    10%
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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Riegler. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Riegler 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Riegler. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 2,000 military records available for the last name Riegler. For the veterans among your Riegler ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Riegler lifespan?

Between 1947 and 2004, in the United States, Riegler life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1957, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Riegler in 1947 was 61, and 62 in 2004.

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