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Rieckus Family History

Rieckus 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: Rieck, Ricks, Rimkus, Mickus, Riecken, Rinkus, Pickus, Riecke, Ries

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Where is the Rieckus family from?

You can see how Rieckus families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rieckus family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Rieckus families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 7 Rieckus families living in Missouri. This was 100% of all the recorded Rieckus's in USA. Missouri had the highest population of Rieckus families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 51 census records available for the last name Rieckus. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rieckus 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Rieckus. 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 13 military records available for the last name Rieckus. For the veterans among your Rieckus ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rieckus lifespan?

Between 1965 and 1983, in the United States, Rieckus life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1965, and highest in 1975. The average life expectancy for Rieckus in 1965 was 68, and 78 in 1983.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Rieckus

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rieckus 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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