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Rietjens Family History

Rietjens 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: Tietjen, Riessen, Ruetten, Gietzen, Rittgers, Tietje, Lievens

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Census Records

There are 18 census records available for the last name Rietjens. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rietjens census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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There are 19 immigration records available for the last name Rietjens. 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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There are 1,000 military records available for the last name Rietjens. For the veterans among your Rietjens ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rietjens lifespan?

Between 1982 and 1996, in the United States, Rietjens life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Rietjens in 1982 was 80, and 84 in 1996.

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