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Rieneck Family History

Rieneck 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: Reeck, Rieck, Reineck, Viereck, Renick, Rebeck, Rinck, Wienecke

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Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rieneck 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 77 census records available for the last name Rieneck. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rieneck 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 67 immigration records available for the last name Rieneck. 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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There are 44 military records available for the last name Rieneck. For the veterans among your Rieneck ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rieneck lifespan?

Between 1983 and 1990, in the United States, Rieneck life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1986, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Rieneck in 1983 was 81, and 90 in 1990.

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