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Rieckert Family History

Rieckert 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: Rickert, Rueckert, Dickert, Recker, Beckert, Rieker, Heckert, Bickert

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Where is the Rieckert family from?

You can see how Rieckert families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rieckert family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Rieckert families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 8 Rieckert families living in Vermont. This was about 57% of all the recorded Rieckert's in USA. Vermont had the highest population of Rieckert families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 172 census records available for the last name Rieckert. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rieckert 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 159 immigration records available for the last name Rieckert. 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 30 military records available for the last name Rieckert. For the veterans among your Rieckert ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rieckert lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2004, in the United States, Rieckert life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1997, and highest in 1973. The average life expectancy for Rieckert in 1967 was 64, and 75 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rieckert 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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