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Rietman Family History

Rietman Surname Meaning

Americanized form of German Rietmann.

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


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Where is the Rietman family from?

You can see how Rietman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rietman family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Rietman families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 9 Rietman families living in Yorkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Rietman's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Rietman families in 1891.
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What did your Rietman ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Rietman. 32% of Rietman men worked as a Farmer and 60% of Rietman women worked as a Maid. Some less common occupations for Americans named Rietman were Laborer and Saleslady.

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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
    32%
  • Truck Driver
    23%
  • Salesman
    14%
  • Laborer
    14%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    60%
  • Saleslady
    40%

What Rietman family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Rietman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rietman 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 228 immigration records available for the last name Rietman. 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 133 military records available for the last name Rietman. For the veterans among your Rietman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rietman lifespan?

Between 1954 and 2004, in the United States, Rietman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Rietman in 1954 was 58, and 88 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rietman 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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