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Riecken Family History

Riecken Surname Meaning

North German: variant of Reich or patronymic from Rieck

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


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Where is the Riecken family from?

You can see how Riecken families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Riecken family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Riecken families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 21 Riecken families living in Saskatchewan. This was 100% of all the recorded Riecken's in Canada. Saskatchewan had the highest population of Riecken families in 1911.
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What did your Riecken ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Riecken. 100% of Riecken men worked as a Farmer.

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1921

  • Farmer
    100%

What Riecken family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Riecken. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Riecken 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 612 immigration records available for the last name Riecken. 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 312 military records available for the last name Riecken. For the veterans among your Riecken ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Riecken lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2003, in the United States, Riecken life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1958, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Riecken in 1958 was 33, and 83 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Riecken

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Riecken 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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