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Rierz Family History

Rierz 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, Rietz, Lierz, Lier, Rivers, Ries, Rider, Mier, Bier, Bieri

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Where is the Rierz family from?

You can see how Rierz families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rierz family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Rierz families living in Texas. This was about 67% of all the recorded Rierz's in USA. Texas had the highest population of Rierz families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rierz 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 15 census records available for the last name Rierz. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rierz 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Rierz. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Rierz. For the veterans among your Rierz ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rierz lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rierz 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.

Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Rierz

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