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Riegelman Family History

Riegelman 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: Siegelman, Fliegelman, Gieselman, Rickelman, Spiegelman, Riedeman

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Where is the Riegelman family from?

You can see how Riegelman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Riegelman family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Riegelman families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 19 Riegelman families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 46% of all the recorded Riegelman's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Riegelman families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Riegelman 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 Riegelman ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Merchant was the top reported job for people in the USA named Riegelman. 38% of Riegelman men worked as a Merchant.

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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

  • Merchant
    38%
  • Salesman
    38%
  • Clerk
    25%

What Riegelman family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 781 census records available for the last name Riegelman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Riegelman 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 301 immigration records available for the last name Riegelman. 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 132 military records available for the last name Riegelman. For the veterans among your Riegelman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Riegelman lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2004, in the United States, Riegelman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1963, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Riegelman in 1961 was 57, and 88 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Riegelman

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Riegelman 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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