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Reigelsperger Family History

Reigelsperger Surname 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: Leibensperger, Raffensperger, Semelsberger, Heidelberger

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Where is the Reigelsperger family from?

You can see how Reigelsperger families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Reigelsperger family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 6 Reigelsperger families living in Ohio. This was about 67% of all the recorded Reigelsperger's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Reigelsperger families in 1920.
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What did your Reigelsperger ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Baker was the top reported job for people in the USA named Reigelsperger. 50% of Reigelsperger men worked as a Baker.

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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

  • Baker
    50%
  • Truck Driver
    50%

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Census Records

There are 257 census records available for the last name Reigelsperger. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Reigelsperger 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 4 immigration records available for the last name Reigelsperger. 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 59 military records available for the last name Reigelsperger. For the veterans among your Reigelsperger ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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