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Rie Family History

Rie Name 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: Rye, Ries, Re, Rue, Xie, Erie, Roe, Rise, Lie, Nie

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Where is the Rie family from?

You can see how Rie families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rie family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Rie families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 6 Rie families living in Alberta. This was about 27% of all the recorded Rie's in Canada. Alberta had the highest population of Rie families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rie surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Rie ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Rie. 70% of Rie men worked as a Farmer and 40% of Rie women worked as a Teacher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Rie were Laborer and Housewife. .

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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

  • Farmer
    70%
  • Laborer
    31%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    40%
  • Housework
    20%
  • Registered Nurse
    20%
  • Housewife
    20%
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Census Records

There are 6,000 census records available for the last name Rie. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rie 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Rie. 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 8,000 military records available for the last name Rie. For the veterans among your Rie ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rie lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2003, in the United States, Rie life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Rie in 1968 was 60, and 97 in 2003.

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