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Rissenberg Family History

Rissenberg 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: Riesenberg, Rosenberg, Eisenberg, Wassenberg, Isenberg, Ringenberg

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Where is the Rissenberg family from?

You can see how Rissenberg families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rissenberg family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Rissenberg family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Rissenberg's in USA. New York had the highest population of Rissenberg families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rissenberg 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 47 census records available for the last name Rissenberg. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rissenberg 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 12 immigration records available for the last name Rissenberg. 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 2 military records available for the last name Rissenberg. For the veterans among your Rissenberg ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rissenberg lifespan?

Between 1977 and 1997, in the United States, Rissenberg life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1997, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Rissenberg in 1977 was 76, and 72 in 1997.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rissenberg 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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