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Riecke Name Meaning

South German: variant of Rieck

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


Similar surnames: Riecken, Rieke, Ricke, Rieck, Riek, Riedle, Rische, Rieken, Fricke

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Where is the Riecke family from?

You can see how Riecke families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Riecke family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Riecke families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Riecke family living in Essex. This was 100% of all the recorded Riecke's in United Kingdom. Essex had the highest population of Riecke families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Riecke surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Riecke ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Riecke. 32% of Riecke men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Riecke women worked as a Stenographer. .

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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
    32%
  • Laborer
    15%
  • Operator
    12%
  • Waiter
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    100%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Riecke. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Riecke 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 673 immigration records available for the last name Riecke. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Riecke. For the veterans among your Riecke ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Riecke lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Riecke life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1966, and highest in 1974. The average life expectancy for Riecke in 1962 was 65, and 74 in 2004.

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