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Riess Name Meaning

German: habitational name from an area of Bavaria so named.

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


Similar surnames: Riss, Ress, Ries, Siess, Rietz, Riepe, Biss, Griess, Wiess, Riels

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Where is the Riess family from?

You can see how Riess families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Riess family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Riess families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 11 Riess families living in London. This was about 65% of all the recorded Riess's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Riess families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Riess surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Riess ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housework were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Riess. 14% of Riess men worked as a Farmer and 13% of Riess women worked as a Housework. Some less common occupations for Americans named Riess were Farming and Clerk. .

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    14%
  • Salesman
    11%
  • Laborer
    9%
  • Farming
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housework
    13%
  • Housewife
    13%
  • Stenographer
    10%
  • Clerk
    6%
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Census Records

There are 7,000 census records available for the last name Riess. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Riess 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 3,000 immigration records available for the last name Riess. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 5,000 military records available for the last name Riess. For the veterans among your Riess ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Riess lifespan?

Between 1950 and 2004, in the United States, Riess life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1950, and highest in 1962. The average life expectancy for Riess in 1950 was 32, and 85 in 2004.

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