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Riecker Family History

Riecker 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: Recker, Rieker, Kiecker, Riecken, Ricker, Ruecker, Riecke, Roecker

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Where is the Riecker family from?

You can see how Riecker families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Riecker family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Riecker families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 4 Riecker families living in Surrey. This was about 80% of all the recorded Riecker's in United Kingdom. Surrey had the highest population of Riecker families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Riecker 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 Riecker ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Riecker. 34% of Riecker men worked as a Farmer and 60% of Riecker women worked as a Maid. Some less common occupations for Americans named Riecker were Baker and Seasonal Worker.

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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
    34%
  • Salesman
    23%
  • Clerk
    12%
  • Baker
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    60%
  • Seasonal Worker
    40%

What Riecker family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Riecker. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Riecker 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 400 immigration records available for the last name Riecker. 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 301 military records available for the last name Riecker. For the veterans among your Riecker ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Riecker lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2004, in the United States, Riecker life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1991, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Riecker in 1960 was 81, and 95 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Riecker 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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