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Riegner Family History

Riegner Surname Meaning

German: unexplained. Compare Reigner.

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


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Where is the Riegner family from?

You can see how Riegner families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Riegner family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Riegner families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 5 Riegner families living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Riegner's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Riegner families in 1911.
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What did your Riegner ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Travel Agent and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Riegner. 34% of Riegner men worked as a Travel Agent and 60% of Riegner women worked as a Teacher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Riegner were Clerk and Clerk.

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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

  • Travel Agent
    34%
  • Knitter
    34%
  • Clerk
    34%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    60%
  • Clerk
    40%

What Riegner family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 678 census records available for the last name Riegner. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Riegner 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 183 immigration records available for the last name Riegner. 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 404 military records available for the last name Riegner. For the veterans among your Riegner ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Riegner lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Riegner life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Riegner in 1963 was 76, and 67 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Riegner 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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