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Rieta Family History

Rieta 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, Rita, Rieth, Reta, Rietz, Nitta, Reza, Rota, Ranta, Ries

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Where is the Rieta family from?

You can see how Rieta families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rieta family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Rieta families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 2 Rieta families living in Saskatchewan. This was 100% of all the recorded Rieta's in Canada. Saskatchewan had the highest population of Rieta families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rieta 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 Rieta ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Tailor was the top reported job for people in the USA named Rieta. 50% of Rieta men worked as a Tailor.

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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

  • Tailor
    50%
  • Lemon Picker
    50%

What Rieta family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 146 census records available for the last name Rieta. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rieta 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 104 immigration records available for the last name Rieta. 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 45 military records available for the last name Rieta. For the veterans among your Rieta ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rieta lifespan?

Between 1974 and 2002, in the United States, Rieta life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Rieta in 1974 was 88, and 75 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Rieta

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rieta 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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