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Riekstins Family History

Riekstins 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: Ristine, Filkins, Firkins, Kiesling, Riester, Riessen, Rifkin

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Where is the Riekstins family from?

You can see how Riekstins families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Riekstins family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Riekstins families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 11 Riekstins families living in Suffolk. This was 100% of all the recorded Riekstins's in United Kingdom. Suffolk had the highest population of Riekstins families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 177 census records available for the last name Riekstins. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Riekstins 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 101 immigration records available for the last name Riekstins. 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 5 military records available for the last name Riekstins. For the veterans among your Riekstins ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Riekstins lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Riekstins life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Riekstins in 1963 was 75, and 72 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Riekstins 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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