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Reisher Family History

Reisher 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: Risher, Reisner, Reiser, Reicher, Deisher, Reisler, Leisher, Repsher

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Where is the Reisher family from?

You can see how Reisher families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Reisher family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Reisher families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 2 Reisher families living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Reisher's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Reisher families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Reisher 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 Reisher ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman was the top reported job for people in the USA named Reisher. 34% of Reisher men worked as a Salesman.

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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%
  • Laborer
    34%
  • Farmer
    34%

What Reisher family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 454 census records available for the last name Reisher. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Reisher 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 91 immigration records available for the last name Reisher. 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 154 military records available for the last name Reisher. For the veterans among your Reisher ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Reisher lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2002, in the United States, Reisher life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1989, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Reisher in 1967 was 72, and 74 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Reisher

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Reisher 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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