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Rieg Family History

Rieg Surname Meaning

South German and Swiss German: variant of Rieck 1 and Riegg cognates of Rüegg (see Ruegg).

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


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Where is the Rieg family from?

You can see how Rieg families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rieg family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Rieg families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 2 Rieg families living in Lancashire. This was about 29% of all the recorded Rieg's in United Kingdom. Lancashire and 1 other county had the highest population of Rieg families in 1891.
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What did your Rieg ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Rieg. 50% of Rieg men worked as a Laborer and 40% of Rieg women worked as a Clerk. Some less common occupations for Americans named Rieg were Clerk and Stenographer.

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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

  • Laborer
    50%
  • Salesman
    34%
  • Clerk
    17%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    40%
  • Waitress
    20%
  • Teacher
    20%
  • Stenographer
    20%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Rieg. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rieg 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 526 immigration records available for the last name Rieg. 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 885 military records available for the last name Rieg. For the veterans among your Rieg ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rieg lifespan?

Between 1948 and 2004, in the United States, Rieg life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1948, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Rieg in 1948 was 37, and 75 in 2004.

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