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Riemenschnitter Family History

Riemenschnitter 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: Riemenschneider, Reinschmidt, Benschoter, Neuenschwander, Rementer

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Where is the Riemenschnitter family from?

You can see how Riemenschnitter families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Riemenschnitter family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Riemenschnitter family living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Riemenschnitter's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Riemenschnitter families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 43 census records available for the last name Riemenschnitter. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Riemenschnitter 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 10 immigration records available for the last name Riemenschnitter. 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 52 military records available for the last name Riemenschnitter. For the veterans among your Riemenschnitter ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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