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Riegert Name Meaning

German: variant of Rieger .

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


Similar surnames: Biegert, Riggert, Wiegert, Hilgert, Siegert, Dietert, Tigert, Rickert

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Where is the Riegert family from?

You can see how Riegert families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Riegert family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Riegert families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 3 Riegert families living in Manitoba. This was about 50% of all the recorded Riegert's in Canada. Manitoba and 1 other province had the highest population of Riegert families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Riegert surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Riegert ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Riegert. 100% of Riegert men worked as a Farmer. .

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1921

  • Farmer
    100%
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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Riegert. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Riegert 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 657 immigration records available for the last name Riegert. 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 666 military records available for the last name Riegert. For the veterans among your Riegert ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Riegert lifespan?

Between 1945 and 2004, in the United States, Riegert life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1956, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Riegert in 1945 was 49, and 79 in 2004.

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