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Rieges Family History

Rieges 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: Riegel, Riege, Rieger, Rieves, Ries, Ringer, Siegel, Regis, Ridge

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Where is the Rieges family from?

You can see how Rieges families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rieges family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 4 Rieges families living in Ohio. This was about 36% of all the recorded Rieges's in USA. Ohio and 1 other state had the highest population of Rieges families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 78 census records available for the last name Rieges. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rieges 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 8 immigration records available for the last name Rieges. 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 Rieges. For the veterans among your Rieges ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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