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Reisis Family History

Reisis 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: Reiss, Reisig, Reis, Regis, Weiss, Reiser, Remis, Risi, Riss, Ress

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Where is the Reisis family from?

You can see how Reisis families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Reisis family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Reisis family living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Reisis's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Reisis families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Reisis surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 27 census records available for the last name Reisis. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Reisis 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 56 immigration records available for the last name Reisis. 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 6 military records available for the last name Reisis. For the veterans among your Reisis ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Reisis lifespan?

Between 1977 and 2004, in the United States, Reisis life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2003, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Reisis in 1977 was 85, and 78 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Reisis

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Reisis 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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