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Riekenberg Family History

Riekenberg Name 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: Riesenberg, Nierenberg, Bielenberg, Ringenberg, Friedenberg

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Where is the Riekenberg family from?

You can see how Riekenberg families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Riekenberg family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Riekenberg families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 8 Riekenberg families living in Illinois. This was about 57% of all the recorded Riekenberg's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Riekenberg families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Riekenberg 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 Riekenberg ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Fruit Salesman was the top reported job for people in the USA named Riekenberg. 50% of Riekenberg men worked as a Fruit Salesman. .

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Fruit Salesman
    50%
  • Farm Laborer
    50%
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Census Records

There are 305 census records available for the last name Riekenberg. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Riekenberg 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 54 immigration records available for the last name Riekenberg. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 98 military records available for the last name Riekenberg. For the veterans among your Riekenberg ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Riekenberg lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Riekenberg life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Riekenberg in 1963 was 85, and 91 in 2003.

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