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Riekers Family History

Riekers 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: Rieker, Rickers, Rivers, Reker, Rieser, Vickers, Riemer, Rieber

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Where is the Riekers family from?

You can see how Riekers families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Riekers family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 5 Riekers families living in Indiana. This was about 71% of all the recorded Riekers's in USA. Indiana had the highest population of Riekers families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Riekers 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 Riekers ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Riekers. 100% of Riekers men worked as a Farmer.

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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
    100%

What Riekers family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 78 census records available for the last name Riekers. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Riekers 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 61 immigration records available for the last name Riekers. 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 280 military records available for the last name Riekers. For the veterans among your Riekers ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Riekers lifespan?

Between 1974 and 2001, in the United States, Riekers life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Riekers in 1974 was 79, and 86 in 2001.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Riekers

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Riekers 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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