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Reesen Family History

Reesen 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: Reese, Reisen, Remsen, Riesen, Dreesen, Reeser, Breese, Eisen, Elsen

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Where is the Reesen family from?

You can see how Reesen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Reesen family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Reesen families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Reesen family living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Reesen's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Reesen families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Reesen 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 115 census records available for the last name Reesen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Reesen 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 59 immigration records available for the last name Reesen. 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 9 military records available for the last name Reesen. For the veterans among your Reesen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Reesen lifespan?

Between 1985 and 1997, in the United States, Reesen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1997, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Reesen in 1985 was 97, and 58 in 1997.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Reesen 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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