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Rieza Family History

Rieza 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: Reza, Riera, Rizza, Razza, Ries, Roza, Rega, Giza, Riba, Riehm

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Where is the Rieza family from?

You can see how Rieza families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rieza family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Rieza family living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Rieza's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Rieza families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rieza surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What Rieza family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 29 census records available for the last name Rieza. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rieza 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 20 immigration records available for the last name Rieza. 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 3 military records available for the last name Rieza. For the veterans among your Rieza ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rieza lifespan?

Between 1981 and 2003, in the United States, Rieza life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Rieza in 1981 was 66, and 88 in 2003.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rieza 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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