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Rietsema Family History

Rietsema 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: Sietsema, Ritsema, Wiersema, Rieser, Riessen, Hoeksema, Rietveld

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Census Records

There are 13 census records available for the last name Rietsema. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rietsema 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 44 immigration records available for the last name Rietsema. 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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There are 4 military records available for the last name Rietsema. For the veterans among your Rietsema ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rietsema lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2003, in the United States, Rietsema life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1965, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Rietsema in 1965 was 64, and 72 in 2003.

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