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Riegert Family History

Riegert Surname Meaning

German: variant of Rieger.

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


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Where is the Riegert family from?

You can see how Riegert families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Riegert family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Riegert families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 36 Riegert families living in Missouri. This was about 47% of all the recorded Riegert's in USA. Missouri had the highest population of Riegert families in 1880.
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What did your Riegert ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Riegert. 20% of Riegert men worked as a Laborer and 19% of Riegert women worked as a Maid. Some less common occupations for Americans named Riegert were Painter 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

  • Laborer
    20%
  • Farmer
    12%
  • Farm Manager
    8%
  • Painter
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    19%
  • Stenographer
    19%
  • Teacher
    13%
  • Housekeeper
    13%

What Riegert family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Riegert. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Riegert 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 657 immigration records available for the last name Riegert. 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 666 military records available for the last name Riegert. For the veterans among your Riegert ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Riegert lifespan?

Between 1945 and 2004, in the United States, Riegert life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1956, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Riegert in 1945 was 49, and 79 in 2004.

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