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Rienecke Family History

Rienecke 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: Wienecke, Reinecke, Wieneke, Koenecke, Benecke, Denecke, Riecke

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Where is the Rienecke family from?

You can see how Rienecke families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rienecke family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Rienecke families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 10 Rienecke families living in Missouri. This was about 91% of all the recorded Rienecke's in USA. Missouri had the highest population of Rienecke families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rienecke surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Rienecke ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 152 census records available for the last name Rienecke. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rienecke 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 24 immigration records available for the last name Rienecke. 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 24 military records available for the last name Rienecke. For the veterans among your Rienecke ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rienecke lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2001, in the United States, Rienecke life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1991, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Rienecke in 1963 was 65, and 80 in 2001.

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