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Reisberg Family History

Reisberg Surname Meaning

Jewish (Ashkenazic): artificial name compound from German Reis ‘rice’ + Berg ‘hill’.

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


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Where is the Reisberg family from?

You can see how Reisberg families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Reisberg family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Reisberg families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 4 Reisberg families living in Michigan. This was about 57% of all the recorded Reisberg's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Reisberg families in 1880.
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What did your Reisberg ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Clerk and Bookkeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Reisberg. 21% of Reisberg men worked as a Clerk and 29% of Reisberg women worked as a Bookkeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Reisberg were Owner 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

  • Clerk
    21%
  • Operator
    11%
  • Laborer
    11%
  • Owner
    11%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Bookkeeper
    29%
  • New Worker
    15%
  • Saleslady
    15%
  • Clerk
    15%

What Reisberg family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Reisberg. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Reisberg 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 660 immigration records available for the last name Reisberg. 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 181 military records available for the last name Reisberg. For the veterans among your Reisberg ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Reisberg lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Reisberg life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1966, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Reisberg in 1962 was 77, and 91 in 2004.

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