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Rieese Family History

Rieese 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: Reese, Riese, Ries, Breese, Meese, Rise, Beese, Riebe, Rieser, Rives

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Where is the Rieese family from?

You can see how Rieese families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rieese family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Rieese families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 6 Rieese families living in Illinois. This was about 67% of all the recorded Rieese's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Rieese families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rieese surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 48 census records available for the last name Rieese. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rieese 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Rieese. 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 3 military records available for the last name Rieese. For the veterans among your Rieese ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rieese lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rieese 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.

Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Rieese

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