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Rietgraf Family History

Rietgraf 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: Riera, Zentgraf, Pietras, Rietman, Graf, Kietzman, Hietala, Pitera

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Where is the Rietgraf family from?

You can see how Rietgraf families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rietgraf family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Rietgraf families living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Rietgraf's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Rietgraf families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 41 census records available for the last name Rietgraf. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rietgraf 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 5 immigration records available for the last name Rietgraf. 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 20 military records available for the last name Rietgraf. For the veterans among your Rietgraf ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rietgraf lifespan?

Between 1985 and 2002, in the United States, Rietgraf life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2002, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Rietgraf in 1985 was 66, and 54 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rietgraf 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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