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Rieckelman Family History

Rieckelman 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: Rickelman, Deckelman, Eckelman, Michelman, Brockelman, Rickman

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Where is the Rieckelman family from?

You can see how Rieckelman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rieckelman family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Rieckelman families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 7 Rieckelman families living in Ohio. This was 100% of all the recorded Rieckelman's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Rieckelman families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rieckelman surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Rieckelman ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Teacher was the top reported job for people in the USA named Rieckelman. 100% of Rieckelman women worked as a 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 Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    100%

What Rieckelman family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 112 census records available for the last name Rieckelman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rieckelman 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 33 immigration records available for the last name Rieckelman. 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 22 military records available for the last name Rieckelman. For the veterans among your Rieckelman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rieckelman lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2002, in the United States, Rieckelman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1968. The average life expectancy for Rieckelman in 1968 was 101, and 80 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rieckelman 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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