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Rietvelt Family History

Rietvelt 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: Rietveld, Riegel, Rivett, Riedel, Revel, Rivet, Riebel, Revell

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Where is the Rietvelt family from?

You can see how Rietvelt families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rietvelt family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 3 Rietvelt families living in Iowa. This was 100% of all the recorded Rietvelt's in USA. Iowa had the highest population of Rietvelt families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rietvelt 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 21 census records available for the last name Rietvelt. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rietvelt 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 62 immigration records available for the last name Rietvelt. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Rietvelt. For the veterans among your Rietvelt ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rietvelt lifespan?

Between 1984 and 1999, in the United States, Rietvelt life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1999, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Rietvelt in 1984 was 94, and 64 in 1999.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rietvelt 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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