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Rieber Family History

Rieber Surname Meaning

German: from a shortened form of the ancient Germanic personal name Richberht composed of the elements rīc ‘power(ful)’ + berht ‘famous’.

Occupational name for a turnip grower from a derivative of Middle High German ruobe rüebe ‘turnip’.

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


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Where is the Rieber family from?

You can see how Rieber families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rieber family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Rieber families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 10 Rieber families living in Quebec. This was about 50% of all the recorded Rieber's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Rieber families in 1911.
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What did your Rieber ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Rieber. 23% of Rieber men worked as a Laborer and 24% of Rieber women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Rieber were Farm Laborer and Teacher.

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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
    23%
  • Farmer
    23%
  • Salesman
    13%
  • Farm Laborer
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    24%
  • Housekeeper
    20%
  • Secretary
    20%
  • Teacher
    15%

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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Rieber. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rieber 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 Rieber. 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 940 military records available for the last name Rieber. For the veterans among your Rieber ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rieber lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2004, in the United States, Rieber life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1957, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Rieber in 1955 was 47, and 80 in 2004.

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