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Riegger Family History

Riegger 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: Rieger, Riegler, Ringger, Egger, Ringer, Krieger, Ziegler, Riegel

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Where is the Riegger family from?

You can see how Riegger families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Riegger family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Riegger families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 17 Riegger families living in Ohio. This was about 37% of all the recorded Riegger's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Riegger families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Riegger surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Riegger ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Clerk and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Riegger. 23% of Riegger men worked as a Clerk and 100% of Riegger 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

  • Clerk
    23%
  • Truck Driver
    17%
  • Bookkeeper
    17%
  • Machinist
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    100%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Riegger. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Riegger 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 431 immigration records available for the last name Riegger. 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 647 military records available for the last name Riegger. For the veterans among your Riegger ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Riegger lifespan?

Between 1943 and 2004, in the United States, Riegger life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1943, and highest in 1967. The average life expectancy for Riegger in 1943 was 43, and 78 in 2004.

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