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Reisbeck Family History

Reisbeck 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: Raisbeck, Weisbeck, Reineck, Reifsteck, Reisberg, Rebeck, Reisner

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Where is the Reisbeck family from?

You can see how Reisbeck families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Reisbeck family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Reisbeck families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Reisbeck family living in Warwickshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Reisbeck's in United Kingdom. Warwickshire had the highest population of Reisbeck families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Reisbeck surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Reisbeck ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Reisbeck. 60% of Reisbeck men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Reisbeck women worked as a Clerk.

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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
    60%
  • Salesman
    14%
  • Machinist
    14%
  • Sausage Maker
    14%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    100%

What Reisbeck family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 740 census records available for the last name Reisbeck. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Reisbeck 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 102 immigration records available for the last name Reisbeck. 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 271 military records available for the last name Reisbeck. For the veterans among your Reisbeck ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Reisbeck lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Reisbeck life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1966, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Reisbeck in 1965 was 82, and 66 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Reisbeck

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Reisbeck 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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