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Riet Family History

Riet 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: Ries, Ritt, Rief, Rivet, Ried, Rieth, Piet, Rietz, Rist, Riel

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Where is the Riet family from?

You can see how Riet families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Riet family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Riet families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 5 Riet families living in Michigan. This was about 63% of all the recorded Riet's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Riet families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Riet surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Riet ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and House Work were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Riet. 50% of Riet men worked as a Farmer and 43% of Riet women worked as a House Work. Some less common occupations for Americans named Riet were Truck Driver and Weaver. .

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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

  • Farmer
    50%
  • Laborer
    25%
  • Truck Driver
    25%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • House Work
    43%
  • Waitress
    29%
  • Weaver
    29%
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Census Records

There are 834 census records available for the last name Riet. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Riet 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Riet. 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 160 military records available for the last name Riet. For the veterans among your Riet ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Riet lifespan?

Between 1970 and 2000, in the United States, Riet life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1983, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Riet in 1970 was 47, and 82 in 2000.

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