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Riemert Family History

Riemert 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: Riemer, Riegert, Diemert, Roemer, Remer, Rieser, Rimer, Rieber

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Where is the Riemert family from?

You can see how Riemert families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Riemert family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Riemert families living in California. This was 100% of all the recorded Riemert's in USA. California had the highest population of Riemert families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Riemert surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Riemert ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 82 census records available for the last name Riemert. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Riemert 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 21 immigration records available for the last name Riemert. 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 10 military records available for the last name Riemert. For the veterans among your Riemert ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Riemert lifespan?

Between 1978 and 2003, in the United States, Riemert life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2001, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Riemert in 1978 was 69, and 78 in 2003.

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