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Rieken Family History

Rieken Surname Meaning

German: patronymic from Riek(e) (see Rieck ) or an altered form of Riecken.

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


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Where is the Rieken family from?

You can see how Rieken families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rieken family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Rieken families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 21 Rieken families living in Illinois. This was about 58% of all the recorded Rieken's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Rieken families in 1880.
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What did your Rieken ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Rieken. 67% of Rieken men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Rieken women worked as a Housewife.

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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
    67%
  • Laborer
    34%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    100%

What Rieken family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 924 census records available for the last name Rieken. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rieken 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 391 immigration records available for the last name Rieken. 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 620 military records available for the last name Rieken. For the veterans among your Rieken ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rieken lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2004, in the United States, Rieken life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1960, and highest in 1963. The average life expectancy for Rieken in 1960 was 40, and 81 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Rieken

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rieken 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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