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Reeser Family History

Reeser Surname Meaning

Americanized form of German Rieser. Compare Reaser and Reecer.

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


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Where is the Reeser family from?

You can see how Reeser families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Reeser family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Reeser families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 17 Reeser families living in London. This was about 31% of all the recorded Reeser's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Reeser families in 1891.
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What did your Reeser ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housework were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Reeser. 19% of Reeser men worked as a Laborer and 11% of Reeser women worked as a Housework. Some less common occupations for Americans named Reeser were Proprietor and Waitress.

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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

  • Laborer
    19%
  • Farmer
    14%
  • Salesman
    6%
  • Proprietor
    5%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housework
    11%
  • Housewife
    11%
  • Teacher
    9%
  • Waitress
    9%

What Reeser family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 14,000 census records available for the last name Reeser. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Reeser 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 514 immigration records available for the last name Reeser. 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 2,000 military records available for the last name Reeser. For the veterans among your Reeser ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Reeser lifespan?

Between 1946 and 2004, in the United States, Reeser life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1946, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Reeser in 1946 was 36, and 73 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Reeser 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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