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Rieckers Family History

Rieckers 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: Reckers, Rickers, Riechers, Recker, Vickers, Rickert, Rieker

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Where is the Rieckers family from?

You can see how Rieckers families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rieckers family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Rieckers families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 6 Rieckers families living in Indiana. This was about 46% of all the recorded Rieckers's in USA. Indiana had the highest population of Rieckers families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rieckers surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Rieckers ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Rieckers. 64% of Rieckers 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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    64%
  • Laborer
    16%
  • Salesman
    11%
  • Farm Laborer
    11%

What Rieckers family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 335 census records available for the last name Rieckers. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rieckers 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 92 immigration records available for the last name Rieckers. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 58 military records available for the last name Rieckers. For the veterans among your Rieckers ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rieckers lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Rieckers life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2003, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Rieckers in 1963 was 68, and 52 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Rieckers

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rieckers 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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