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Rieman Family History

Rieman Surname Meaning

Americanized form of German Riemann.

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


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Where is the Rieman family from?

You can see how Rieman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rieman family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Rieman families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 8 Rieman families living in Suffolk. This was about 35% of all the recorded Rieman's in United Kingdom. Suffolk had the highest population of Rieman families in 1891.
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What did your Rieman ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Rieman. 100% of Rieman women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 6,000 census records available for the last name Rieman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rieman 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 894 immigration records available for the last name Rieman. 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 Rieman. For the veterans among your Rieman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rieman lifespan?

Between 1944 and 2004, in the United States, Rieman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1945, and highest in 1977. The average life expectancy for Rieman in 1944 was 42, and 67 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Rieman

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rieman 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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