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Rieth Family History

Rieth Surname Meaning

German: topographic name from Middle High German riet ‘reed’ or a habitational name from any of several places called with this word.

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


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Where is the Rieth family from?

You can see how Rieth families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rieth family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Rieth families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 6 Rieth families living in Surrey. This was about 35% of all the recorded Rieth's in United Kingdom. Surrey and 1 other county had the highest population of Rieth families in 1891.
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What did your Rieth ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Rieth. 12% of Rieth men worked as a Farmer and 14% of Rieth women worked as a Clerk. Some less common occupations for Americans named Rieth were Clerk and Operator.

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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
    12%
  • Laborer
    10%
  • Truck Driver
    9%
  • Clerk
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    14%
  • Seamstress
    11%
  • Bookkeeper
    7%
  • Operator
    7%

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Census Records

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Passenger Lists

There are 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Rieth. 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 2,000 military records available for the last name Rieth. For the veterans among your Rieth ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rieth lifespan?

Between 1953 and 2004, in the United States, Rieth life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1955, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Rieth in 1953 was 69, and 84 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rieth 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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