Rieger Family History

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Rieger Name Meaning

from a reduced form of the personal name Rüdiger (see Rudiger). nickname from Middle High German rüegære, rüeger ‘complainer’ (earlier ‘prosecutor’).

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names ©2013, Oxford University Press


Similar surnames: Rieber, Rueger, Roeger, Bieger, Krieger, Ringer, Fieger, Zieger

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Rieger Family Origin

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Rieger Family Occupations

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  • Gold Beater

    50%

  • Master Baker 1 Man

    50%

In 1881, the most common Rieger occupation in the UK was Gold Beater. 50% of Rieger's were Gold Beaters. Gold Beater and Master Baker 1 Man were the top 2 reported jobs worked by Rieger.

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Rieger Historical Records

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Rieger Life Expectancy

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