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Rieskamp Family History

Rieskamp 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: Niekamp, Ryskamp, Roskamp, Trenkamp, Overkamp, Seekamp, Roskam

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Where is the Rieskamp family from?

You can see how Rieskamp families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rieskamp family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Rieskamp families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 9 Rieskamp families living in Missouri. This was 100% of all the recorded Rieskamp's in USA. Missouri had the highest population of Rieskamp families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rieskamp 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 Rieskamp ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Grocer
    100%

What Rieskamp family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 153 census records available for the last name Rieskamp. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rieskamp 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 8 immigration records available for the last name Rieskamp. 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 26 military records available for the last name Rieskamp. For the veterans among your Rieskamp ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rieskamp lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2003, in the United States, Rieskamp life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 1964. The average life expectancy for Rieskamp in 1964 was 88, and 82 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Rieskamp

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rieskamp 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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