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Riether Family History

Riether 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: Raether, Roether, Ruether, Risher, Richer, Rather, Rother, Rittner

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Where is the Riether family from?

You can see how Riether families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Riether family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Riether families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 13 Riether families living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Riether's in USA. New York had the highest population of Riether families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Riether surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Riether ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Clerk and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Riether. 25% of Riether men worked as a Clerk and 34% of Riether women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Riether were Mechanic and Clerk. .

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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

  • Clerk
    25%
  • Farmer
    25%
  • Truck Driver
    25%
  • Mechanic
    25%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    34%
  • Nurse
    34%
  • Clerk
    34%
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Census Records

There are 823 census records available for the last name Riether. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Riether 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 172 immigration records available for the last name Riether. 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 192 military records available for the last name Riether. For the veterans among your Riether ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Riether lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Riether life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Riether in 1963 was 76, and 88 in 2004.

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