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Reischman Family History

Reischman Surname Meaning

Altered form of German Reischmann a variant of Reisch.

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


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Where is the Reischman family from?

You can see how Reischman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Reischman family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Reischman families were found in USA in 1920. In 1861 there was 1 Reischman family living in Lanarkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Reischman's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Reischman families in 1861.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Reischman surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Reischman ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Reischman. 37% of Reischman men worked as a Farmer.

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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

  • Farmer
    37%
  • Salesman
    22%
  • Clam Digger
    16%
  • Laborer
    13%

What Reischman family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Reischman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Reischman 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 107 immigration records available for the last name Reischman. 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 240 military records available for the last name Reischman. For the veterans among your Reischman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Reischman lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Reischman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Reischman in 1962 was 69, and 84 in 2004.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Reischman 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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