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Rieke Family History

Rieke Surname Meaning

German:: variant of Riecke itself a variant of Rieck. topographic name from Slavic rēka ‘river’.

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


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Where is the Rieke family from?

You can see how Rieke families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rieke family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Rieke families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 5 Rieke families living in Aberdeenshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Rieke's in Scotland. Aberdeenshire had the highest population of Rieke families in 1891.
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What did your Rieke ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Rieke. 67% of Rieke men worked as a Farmer and 24% of Rieke women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Rieke were Janitor and Teacher.

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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
    67%
  • Laborer
    10%
  • Truck Farm Hand
    5%
  • Janitor
    5%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    24%
  • Housekeeper
    20%
  • Bookkeeper
    16%
  • Teacher
    12%

What Rieke family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Rieke. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rieke 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 806 immigration records available for the last name Rieke. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Rieke. For the veterans among your Rieke ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rieke lifespan?

Between 1953 and 2004, in the United States, Rieke life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1953, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Rieke in 1953 was 43, and 85 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rieke 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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