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Riegers Family History

Riegers 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: Rieger, Riggers, Wiegers, Riegert, Rivers, Ringer, Krieger, Riegel

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Where is the Riegers family from?

You can see how Riegers families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Riegers family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Riegers families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there was 1 Riegers family living in Tennessee. This was 100% of all the recorded Riegers's in USA. Tennessee had the highest population of Riegers families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Riegers 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 53 census records available for the last name Riegers. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Riegers 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 62 immigration records available for the last name Riegers. 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 12 military records available for the last name Riegers. For the veterans among your Riegers ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Riegers lifespan?

Between 1970 and 1994, in the United States, Riegers life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 1970. The average life expectancy for Riegers in 1970 was 87, and 63 in 1994.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Riegers 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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