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Riemschneider Family History

Riemschneider 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, Reifschneider, Bretschneider, Schneider

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You can see how Riemschneider families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Riemschneider family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Riemschneider families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 7 Riemschneider families living in Illinois. This was about 88% of all the recorded Riemschneider's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Riemschneider families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 161 census records available for the last name Riemschneider. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Riemschneider 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 169 immigration records available for the last name Riemschneider. 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 196 military records available for the last name Riemschneider. For the veterans among your Riemschneider ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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