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Rietzow Family History

Rietzow 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: Rietz, Rienzo, Zietlow, Ristow, Prieto, Lietz, Retzer, Reetz, Nieto

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Where is the Rietzow family from?

Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rietzow 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 Rietzow ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Truck Driver was the top reported job for people in the USA named Rietzow. 100% of Rietzow men worked as a Truck Driver. .

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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

  • Truck Driver
    100%
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Census Records

There are 35 census records available for the last name Rietzow. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rietzow 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Rietzow. 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 8 military records available for the last name Rietzow. For the veterans among your Rietzow ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rietzow lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2002, in the United States, Rietzow life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Rietzow in 1969 was 80, and 85 in 2002.

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