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Rietz Family History

Rietz Surname Meaning

German: habitational name from any of various places so named in eastern Germany (Brandenburg). altered form of Reitz. pet form of ancient Germanic personal names formed with rīk (e.g. Richard Heinrich) or hrōd (Rudolf).

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


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Where is the Rietz family from?

You can see how Rietz families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rietz family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Rietz families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Rietz family living in Suffolk. This was 100% of all the recorded Rietz's in United Kingdom. Suffolk had the highest population of Rietz families in 1891.
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What did your Rietz ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Rietz. 28% of Rietz men worked as a Farmer and 27% of Rietz women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Rietz were Labor and Housekeeper.

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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
    28%
  • Laborer
    18%
  • Salesman
    7%
  • Labor
    5%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    27%
  • Stenographer
    15%
  • Teacher
    9%
  • Housekeeper
    9%

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Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Rietz. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rietz 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Rietz. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Rietz. For the veterans among your Rietz ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rietz lifespan?

Between 1953 and 2004, in the United States, Rietz life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1953, and highest in 1964. The average life expectancy for Rietz in 1953 was 47, and 77 in 2004.

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