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Reierson Family History

Reierson Surname Meaning

Americanized form of Norwegian Reiersen.

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


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Where is the Reierson family from?

You can see how Reierson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Reierson family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Reierson families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Reierson family living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Reierson's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Reierson families in 1891.
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What did your Reierson ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Reierson. 100% of Reierson women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Reierson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Reierson 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 764 immigration records available for the last name Reierson. 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 600 military records available for the last name Reierson. For the veterans among your Reierson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Reierson lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2004, in the United States, Reierson life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2001, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Reierson in 1960 was 67, and 82 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Reierson

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Reierson 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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