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Riegle Family History

Riegle Surname Meaning

Americanized form of German Riegel.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Riegle family from?

You can see how Riegle families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Riegle family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Riegle families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 2 Riegle families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 67% of all the recorded Riegle's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Riegle families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Riegle 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 Riegle ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Riegle. 37% of Riegle men worked as a Farmer and 46% of Riegle women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Riegle were Truck Driver and Teacher.

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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
    37%
  • Laborer
    22%
  • Carpenter
    6%
  • Truck Driver
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    46%
  • Folder
    19%
  • Housework
    19%
  • Teacher
    19%

What Riegle family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Riegle. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Riegle 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 116 immigration records available for the last name Riegle. 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 794 military records available for the last name Riegle. For the veterans among your Riegle ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Riegle lifespan?

Between 1954 and 2004, in the United States, Riegle life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1960, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Riegle in 1954 was 59, and 71 in 2004.

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