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Riessen Family History

Riessen Surname Meaning

German: possibly a habitational name from Riessen in Brandenburg.

German: variant of Riesen.

Dutch (Van Riessen): variant of Van Rijssen a habitational name for someone from Rijssen in Overijssel.

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


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Where is the Riessen family from?

You can see how Riessen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Riessen family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Riessen families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 2 Riessen families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Riessen's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Riessen families in 1891.
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What did your Riessen ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Riessen. 53% of Riessen men worked as a Farmer.

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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

  • Farmer
    53%
  • Laborer
    27%
  • Attendant
    11%
  • Proprietor
    11%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Riessen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Riessen 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 233 immigration records available for the last name Riessen. 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 318 military records available for the last name Riessen. For the veterans among your Riessen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Riessen lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Riessen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Riessen in 1963 was 84, and 82 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Riessen 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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