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Rieseck Family History

Rieseck 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, Rieser, Viereck, Riesen, Rebeck, Meseck, Riese

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Where is the Rieseck family from?

You can see how Rieseck families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rieseck family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Rieseck families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Rieseck family living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Rieseck's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Rieseck families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rieseck 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 100 census records available for the last name Rieseck. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rieseck 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 12 immigration records available for the last name Rieseck. 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 19 military records available for the last name Rieseck. For the veterans among your Rieseck ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rieseck lifespan?

Between 1966 and 1999, in the United States, Rieseck life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Rieseck in 1966 was 84, and 82 in 1999.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Rieseck

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rieseck 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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