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Riethmiller Family History

Riethmiller 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: Kitzmiller, Rissmiller, Reinmiller, Guthmiller, Rismiller, Kitsmiller

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Where is the Riethmiller family from?

You can see how Riethmiller families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Riethmiller family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Riethmiller families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 20 Riethmiller families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 50% of all the recorded Riethmiller's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Riethmiller families in 1880.
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What did your Riethmiller ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Riethmiller. 40% of Riethmiller men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Riethmiller women worked as a Stenographer.

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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

  • Farmer
    40%
  • Laborer
    34%
  • Building Contractor
    14%
  • Clerk
    14%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    100%

What Riethmiller family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Riethmiller. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Riethmiller 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 85 immigration records available for the last name Riethmiller. 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 282 military records available for the last name Riethmiller. For the veterans among your Riethmiller ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Riethmiller lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Riethmiller life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1989, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Riethmiller in 1964 was 67, and 79 in 2004.

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