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Riekena Family History

Riekena 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: Rieken, Ricken, Rieker, Dieken, Riesen, Rieben, Rieke, Tieken

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Where is the Riekena family from?

You can see how Riekena families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Riekena family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Riekena families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 5 Riekena families living in Kent. This was 100% of all the recorded Riekena's in United Kingdom. Kent had the highest population of Riekena families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Riekena surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Riekena ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Riekena. 64% of Riekena 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%
  • Farm Laborer
    19%
  • Laborer
    19%

What Riekena family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 517 census records available for the last name Riekena. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Riekena 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 41 immigration records available for the last name Riekena. 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 135 military records available for the last name Riekena. For the veterans among your Riekena ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Riekena lifespan?

Between 1953 and 2003, in the United States, Riekena life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1953, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Riekena in 1953 was 43, and 90 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Riekena

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Riekena 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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