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Reisch Family History

Reisch Surname Meaning

German: from Middle High German rīsch rūsch ‘reed’ or ‘rush’ a topographic name for someone who lived near a reedbed or a habitational name from any of several places in Bavaria and Moravia named Reisch from the same word.

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


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Where is the Reisch family from?

You can see how Reisch families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Reisch family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Reisch families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 2 Reisch families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Reisch's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Reisch families in 1891.
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What did your Reisch ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Reisch. 19% of Reisch men worked as a Laborer and 23% of Reisch women worked as a Clerk. Some less common occupations for Americans named Reisch were Farming and Housework.

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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
    13%
  • Salesman
    8%
  • Farming
    5%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    23%
  • Saleslady
    15%
  • Housekeeper
    12%
  • Housework
    8%

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Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Reisch. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Reisch 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Reisch. 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 Reisch. For the veterans among your Reisch ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Reisch lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2004, in the United States, Reisch life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1955, and highest in 1976. The average life expectancy for Reisch in 1955 was 45, and 78 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Reisch 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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