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Reisfeld Family History

Reisfeld 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: Weisfeld, Reinfeld, Rehfeld, Weinfeld, Seinfeld, Freifeld, Reifel

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Where is the Reisfeld family from?

You can see how Reisfeld families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Reisfeld family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 12 Reisfeld families living in New York. This was about 67% of all the recorded Reisfeld's in USA. New York had the highest population of Reisfeld families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Reisfeld surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Reisfeld ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Typist were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Reisfeld. 34% of Reisfeld men worked as a Salesman and 50% of Reisfeld women worked as a Typist. Some less common occupations for Americans named Reisfeld were Dentist and Stenographer.

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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

  • Salesman
    34%
  • Broker
    34%
  • Dentist
    34%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Typist
    50%
  • Stenographer
    50%

What Reisfeld family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 449 census records available for the last name Reisfeld. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Reisfeld 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 389 immigration records available for the last name Reisfeld. 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 54 military records available for the last name Reisfeld. For the veterans among your Reisfeld ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Reisfeld lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2003, in the United States, Reisfeld life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Reisfeld in 1964 was 81, and 81 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Reisfeld

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Reisfeld 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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