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Rietzen Family History

Rietzen 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: Gietzen, Dietzen, Retzer, Eitzen, Riessen, Ruetten, Rutzen, Ritzel

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Where is the Rietzen family from?

You can see how Rietzen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rietzen family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there was 1 Rietzen family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Rietzen's in USA. New York had the highest population of Rietzen families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rietzen surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 22 census records available for the last name Rietzen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rietzen 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 15 immigration records available for the last name Rietzen. 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 39 military records available for the last name Rietzen. For the veterans among your Rietzen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rietzen lifespan?

Between 1996 and 2003, in the United States, Rietzen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Rietzen in 1996 was 73, and 88 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rietzen 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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