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Rieman Name Meaning

Americanized form of German Riemann .

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


Similar surnames: Frieman, Seeman, Zieman, Aikman, Dikeman, Eiseman, Wieman, Wiseman

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Where is the Rieman family from?

You can see how Rieman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rieman family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Rieman families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there were 7 Rieman families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 88% of all the recorded Rieman's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Rieman families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rieman surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Rieman ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Rieman. 20% of Rieman men worked as a Farmer and 16% of Rieman women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Rieman were Florist and Housewife. .

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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

  • Farmer
    20%
  • Salesman
    10%
  • Laborer
    6%
  • Florist
    5%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    16%
  • Housekeeper
    16%
  • Operator
    12%
  • Housewife
    10%
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Census Records

There are 6,000 census records available for the last name Rieman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rieman 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 894 immigration records available for the last name Rieman. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Rieman. For the veterans among your Rieman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rieman lifespan?

Between 1944 and 2004, in the United States, Rieman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1945, and highest in 1977. The average life expectancy for Rieman in 1944 was 42, and 67 in 2004.

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