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Rietkerk Family History

Rietkerk 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: Rieker, Recker, Reker, Rittner, Rieser, Riester, Retzer, Riemer

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Where is the Rietkerk family from?

You can see how Rietkerk families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rietkerk family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Rietkerk family living in California. This was about 50% of all the recorded Rietkerk's in USA. California and 1 other state had the highest population of Rietkerk families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 119 census records available for the last name Rietkerk. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rietkerk 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 197 immigration records available for the last name Rietkerk. 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 55 military records available for the last name Rietkerk. For the veterans among your Rietkerk ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rietkerk lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2002, in the United States, Rietkerk life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1964, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Rietkerk in 1964 was 60, and 85 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rietkerk 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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