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Riemensnyder Family History

Riemensnyder 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: Riemenschneider, Reifsnyder, Rementer, Tiemeyer, Niemeyer, Reisner

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Where is the Riemensnyder family from?

You can see how Riemensnyder families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Riemensnyder family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Riemensnyder families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 36 Riemensnyder families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 97% of all the recorded Riemensnyder's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Riemensnyder families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 91 census records available for the last name Riemensnyder. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Riemensnyder 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 immigration records available for the last name Riemensnyder. 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 17 military records available for the last name Riemensnyder. For the veterans among your Riemensnyder ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Riemensnyder lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2001, in the United States, Riemensnyder life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Riemensnyder in 1963 was 70, and 88 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Riemensnyder 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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