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Rietheimer Family History

Rietheimer 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: Ostheimer, Westheimer, Vietmeier, Reinheimer, Theimer, Billheimer

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Where is the Rietheimer family from?

You can see how Rietheimer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rietheimer family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 5 Rietheimer families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 63% of all the recorded Rietheimer's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Rietheimer families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rietheimer surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Rietheimer ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 147 census records available for the last name Rietheimer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rietheimer 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 45 immigration records available for the last name Rietheimer. 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 71 military records available for the last name Rietheimer. For the veterans among your Rietheimer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rietheimer lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2003, in the United States, Rietheimer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2003, and highest in 1970. The average life expectancy for Rietheimer in 1966 was 83, and 50 in 2003.

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