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Reisen Family History

Reisen Surname Meaning

Jewish (Ashkenazic): possibly an artificial name from northeastern Yiddish reyzn ‘roses’ (standard Yiddish royzn);

see Rose 9.

German: unexplained.

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


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Where is the Reisen family from?

You can see how Reisen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Reisen family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Reisen families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 4 Reisen families living in Lincolnshire. This was about 50% of all the recorded Reisen's in United Kingdom. Lincolnshire had the highest population of Reisen families in 1891.
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What did your Reisen ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Saleslady were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Reisen. 19% of Reisen men worked as a Farmer and 20% of Reisen women worked as a Saleslady. Some less common occupations for Americans named Reisen were Laborer and Housewife.

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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
    19%
  • Truck Driver
    16%
  • Salesman
    14%
  • Laborer
    14%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Saleslady
    20%
  • Clerk
    20%
  • Stenographer
    20%
  • Housewife
    20%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Reisen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Reisen 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 814 immigration records available for the last name Reisen. 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 Reisen. For the veterans among your Reisen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Reisen lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Reisen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1964, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Reisen in 1962 was 54, and 84 in 2004.

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