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Reisewitz Family History

Reisewitz 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: Leibowitz, Reisert, Reiswig, Reinitz, Bruesewitz, Reiser, Freiheit

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Where is the Reisewitz family from?

You can see how Reisewitz families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Reisewitz family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1891 and 1920. The most Reisewitz families were found in and Scotland in 1891. In 1891 there were 3 Reisewitz families living in Lanarkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Reisewitz's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Reisewitz families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 77 census records available for the last name Reisewitz. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Reisewitz 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 76 immigration records available for the last name Reisewitz. 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 383 military records available for the last name Reisewitz. For the veterans among your Reisewitz ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Reisewitz lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2004, in the United States, Reisewitz life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1966, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Reisewitz in 1966 was 56, and 79 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Reisewitz ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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