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Rietner Family History

Rietner 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: Rittner, Ritner, Diener, Reiner, Roegner, Rieser, Biener, Riester

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Where is the Rietner family from?

You can see how Rietner families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rietner family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Rietner families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there was 1 Rietner family living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Rietner's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Rietner families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 32 census records available for the last name Rietner. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rietner 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Rietner. 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 46 military records available for the last name Rietner. For the veterans among your Rietner ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rietner lifespan?

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