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Riethman Family History

Riethman 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: Rethman, Rietman, Kietzman, Rothman, Richman, Rittman, Riedman

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Where is the Riethman family from?

You can see how Riethman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Riethman family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Riethman families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 14 Riethman families living in Ohio. This was about 88% of all the recorded Riethman's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Riethman families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Riethman 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 Riethman ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Telephone Operator were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Riethman. 100% of Riethman men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Riethman women worked as a Telephone 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
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Telephone Operator
    100%

What Riethman family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 216 census records available for the last name Riethman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Riethman 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 16 immigration records available for the last name Riethman. 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 Riethman. For the veterans among your Riethman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Riethman lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2004, in the United States, Riethman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Riethman in 1966 was 76, and 92 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Riethman

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Riethman 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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