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Riemma Family History

Riemma 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: Riera, Riehm, Riemer, Gemma, Auriemma, Bierma, Vielma, Riedman, Lemma

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Where is the Riemma family from?

You can see how Riemma families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Riemma family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Riemma family living in Ohio. This was 100% of all the recorded Riemma's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Riemma families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Riemma surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 16 census records available for the last name Riemma. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Riemma 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 41 immigration records available for the last name Riemma. 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 14 military records available for the last name Riemma. For the veterans among your Riemma ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Riemma lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2003, in the United States, Riemma life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 1979. The average life expectancy for Riemma in 1965 was 67, and 82 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Riemma

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Riemma 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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