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Riegsecker Family History

Riegsecker Surname Meaning

Americanized form of Swiss German Rüegsegger (see Ruegsegger) or Rügsegger a habitational name for someone from Rügsegg in Bern canton.

The surname Rügsegger is very rare in Switzerland.

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


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Where is the Riegsecker family from?

You can see how Riegsecker families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Riegsecker family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Riegsecker families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 14 Riegsecker families living in Ohio. This was 100% of all the recorded Riegsecker's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Riegsecker families in 1880.
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What did your Riegsecker ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Riegsecker. 64% of Riegsecker men worked as a Farmer.

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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
    64%
  • Laborer
    37%

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Census Records

There are 194 census records available for the last name Riegsecker. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Riegsecker 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 7 immigration records available for the last name Riegsecker. 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 21 military records available for the last name Riegsecker. For the veterans among your Riegsecker ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Riegsecker lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Riegsecker life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Riegsecker in 1963 was 68, and 73 in 2004.

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