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Rielke Family History

Rielke 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: Bielke, Mielke, Rieke, Roelke, Zielke, Riecke, Miele, Riebe, Rieck

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Where is the Rielke family from?

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

What did your Rielke ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Rielke ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 98 census records available for the last name Rielke. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rielke 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 18 immigration records available for the last name Rielke. 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 18 military records available for the last name Rielke. For the veterans among your Rielke ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rielke lifespan?

Between 1969 and 1982, in the United States, Rielke life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Rielke in 1969 was 49, and 85 in 1982.

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