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Riehemann Family History

Riehemann 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: Riedemann, Rehmann, Riemann, Lienemann, Wiesemann, Viehmann

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Where is the Riehemann family from?

You can see how Riehemann families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Riehemann family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Riehemann family living in Illinois. This was about 25% of all the recorded Riehemann's in USA. Illinois and 3 other states had the highest population of Riehemann families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Riehemann surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What Riehemann family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 88 census records available for the last name Riehemann. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Riehemann 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 22 immigration records available for the last name Riehemann. 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 30 military records available for the last name Riehemann. For the veterans among your Riehemann ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Riehemann lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2003, in the United States, Riehemann life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1964, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Riehemann in 1964 was 47, and 88 in 2003.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Riehemann 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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