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Rietmann Name Meaning

German and Swiss German: elaborated form of Ried 1 or Rieth .

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


Similar surnames: Riemann, Niemann, Niermann, Friedmann, Riechmann, Riedemann, Wittmann

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Where is the Rietmann family from?

You can see how Rietmann families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rietmann family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Rietmann families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 2 Rietmann families living in New York. This was about 67% of all the recorded Rietmann's in USA. New York had the highest population of Rietmann families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rietmann surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Rietmann ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Rietmann. 100% of Rietmann men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Rietmann women worked as a Stenographer. .

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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
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    100%
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Census Records

There are 533 census records available for the last name Rietmann. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rietmann 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 258 immigration records available for the last name Rietmann. 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 162 military records available for the last name Rietmann. For the veterans among your Rietmann ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rietmann lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2002, in the United States, Rietmann life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Rietmann in 1965 was 42, and 81 in 2002.

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