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Riek Name Meaning

German: variant of Rieck .

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


Similar surnames: Rieke, Rieg, Rick, Rief, Reek, Ries, Rink, Urick, Rew, Dier

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Where is the Riek family from?

You can see how Riek families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Riek family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Riek families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 20 Riek families living in Missouri. This was about 28% of all the recorded Riek's in USA. Missouri had the highest population of Riek families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Riek surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Riek ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Machinist and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Riek. 60% of Riek men worked as a Machinist and 58% of Riek women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Riek were Truck Driver and 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

  • Machinist
    60%
  • Truck Driver
    40%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    58%
  • Stenographer
    43%
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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Riek. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Riek 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 530 immigration records available for the last name Riek. 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 598 military records available for the last name Riek. For the veterans among your Riek ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Riek lifespan?

Between 1944 and 2004, in the United States, Riek life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1944, and highest in 1972. The average life expectancy for Riek in 1944 was 37, and 83 in 2004.

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