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Reisell Family History

Reisell 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: Gesell, Rishell, Hensell, Ramsell, Reiser, Rosell, Russell, Kreisel

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Where is the Reisell family from?

You can see how Reisell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Reisell family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1911. The most Reisell families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 10 Reisell families living in Maryland. This was 100% of all the recorded Reisell's in USA. Maryland had the highest population of Reisell families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Reisell surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 27 census records available for the last name Reisell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Reisell 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 immigration records available for the last name Reisell. 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 5 military records available for the last name Reisell. For the veterans among your Reisell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Reisell

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