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Rieckmann Family History

Rieckmann 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: Dieckmann, Riechmann, Dickmann, Boeckmann, Heckmann, Rickman

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Where is the Rieckmann family from?

You can see how Rieckmann families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rieckmann family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Rieckmann families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 2 Rieckmann families living in Kent. This was 100% of all the recorded Rieckmann's in United Kingdom. Kent had the highest population of Rieckmann families in 1891.
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What did your Rieckmann ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Rieckmann. 75% of Rieckmann 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
    75%
  • Painter
    25%

What Rieckmann family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 555 census records available for the last name Rieckmann. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rieckmann 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 579 immigration records available for the last name Rieckmann. 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 267 military records available for the last name Rieckmann. For the veterans among your Rieckmann ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rieckmann lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Rieckmann life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1999, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Rieckmann in 1964 was 74, and 83 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Rieckmann

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rieckmann 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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