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Rieckenberg Family History

Rieckenberg 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: Riesenberg, Reichenberg, Eichenberg, Nierenberg, Steckelberg

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Where is the Rieckenberg family from?

You can see how Rieckenberg families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rieckenberg family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Rieckenberg families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 2 Rieckenberg families living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Rieckenberg's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Rieckenberg families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rieckenberg 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 Rieckenberg ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Rieckenberg. 53% of Rieckenberg men worked as a Farmer and 25% of Rieckenberg women worked as a Maid. Some less common occupations for Americans named Rieckenberg were Shoe Worker and Shoe Worker.

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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
    53%
  • Farm Hand
    18%
  • Farm Laborer
    18%
  • Shoe Worker
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    25%
  • Operator
    25%
  • School Teacher
    25%
  • Shoe Worker
    25%

What Rieckenberg family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 395 census records available for the last name Rieckenberg. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rieckenberg 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 65 immigration records available for the last name Rieckenberg. 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 66 military records available for the last name Rieckenberg. For the veterans among your Rieckenberg ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rieckenberg lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2003, in the United States, Rieckenberg life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Rieckenberg in 1959 was 54, and 76 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rieckenberg 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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