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Rieske Family History

Rieske 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: Zieske, Pieske, Lieske, Rieke, Brieske, Riske, Riese, Roeske, Gieske

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Where is the Rieske family from?

You can see how Rieske families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rieske family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Rieske families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 16 Rieske families living in Illinois. This was about 73% of all the recorded Rieske's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Rieske families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rieske surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Rieske ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Rieske. 32% of Rieske men worked as a Laborer. .

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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

  • Laborer
    32%
  • Machinist
    19%
  • New Worker
    13%
  • Salesman
    13%
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What Rieske family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 628 census records available for the last name Rieske. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rieske 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 177 immigration records available for the last name Rieske. 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 109 military records available for the last name Rieske. For the veterans among your Rieske ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rieske lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Rieske life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2004, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Rieske in 1963 was 65, and 24 in 2004.

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