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Riette Family History

Riette 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: Piette, Rivette, Klette, Minette, Riebe, Jette, Riester, Rivett

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Where is the Riette family from?

You can see how Riette families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Riette family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Riette families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 2 Riette families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Riette's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Riette families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Riette 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 Riette ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Plumber
    100%

What Riette family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 147 census records available for the last name Riette. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Riette 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 79 immigration records available for the last name Riette. 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 32 military records available for the last name Riette. For the veterans among your Riette ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Riette lifespan?

Between 1970 and 2004, in the United States, Riette life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Riette in 1970 was 74, and 96 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Riette

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Riette 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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