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Riensche Family History

Riensche 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: Rensch, Wuensche, Dietsche, Rische, Reische, Ruesch, Mensch, Risch

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Where is the Riensche family from?

You can see how Riensche families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Riensche family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Riensche families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 8 Riensche families living in Iowa. This was 100% of all the recorded Riensche's in USA. Iowa had the highest population of Riensche families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Riensche 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 Riensche ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Farmer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Riensche. 67% of Riensche men worked as a Farmer and 50% of Riensche women worked as a Farmer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Riensche were Farming and Teacher.

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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
    67%
  • Laborer
    20%
  • Farming
    14%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    50%
  • Teacher
    50%

What Riensche family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 235 census records available for the last name Riensche. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Riensche 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 17 immigration records available for the last name Riensche. 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 38 military records available for the last name Riensche. For the veterans among your Riensche ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Riensche lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Riensche life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Riensche in 1963 was 70, and 77 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Riensche 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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