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Rienecker Family History

Rienecker 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: Reinecker, Riegsecker, Biesecker, Wienecke, Zinnecker, Necker, Recker

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Where is the Rienecker family from?

You can see how Rienecker families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rienecker family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Rienecker families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 5 Rienecker families living in Kansas. This was about 42% of all the recorded Rienecker's in USA. Kansas had the highest population of Rienecker families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rienecker 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 Rienecker ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Machinist
    100%

What Rienecker family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 987 census records available for the last name Rienecker. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rienecker 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 151 immigration records available for the last name Rienecker. 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 413 military records available for the last name Rienecker. For the veterans among your Rienecker ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rienecker lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2003, in the United States, Rienecker life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Rienecker in 1961 was 64, and 80 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Rienecker

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rienecker 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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