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Rietesel Family History

Rietesel 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: Riedesel, Giesel, Reese, Riegel, Kiesel, Griesel, Roessel, Ressel

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Where is the Rietesel family from?

You can see how Rietesel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rietesel family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Rietesel families living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Rietesel's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Rietesel families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rietesel 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 Rietesel ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Proprietor was the top reported job for people in the USA named Rietesel. 100% of Rietesel men worked as a Proprietor.

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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

  • Proprietor
    100%

What Rietesel family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 37 census records available for the last name Rietesel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rietesel 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 Rietesel. 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 24 military records available for the last name Rietesel. For the veterans among your Rietesel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rietesel lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Rietesel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1991, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Rietesel in 1963 was 76, and 87 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Rietesel

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rietesel 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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