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Rieneker Family History

Rieneker 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, Rinker, Renneker, Renker, Riederer, Wieneke, Rineer, Riniker

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Where is the Rieneker family from?

You can see how Rieneker families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rieneker family name was found in the USA in 1840. In 1840 there was 1 Rieneker family living in South Carolina. This was 100% of all the recorded Rieneker's in USA. South Carolina had the highest population of Rieneker families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rieneker 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 29 census records available for the last name Rieneker. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rieneker 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 6 immigration records available for the last name Rieneker. 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 2 military records available for the last name Rieneker. For the veterans among your Rieneker ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rieneker 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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