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Reiset Family History

Reiset 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: Reiser, Reise, Reisert, Reisen, Zeiset, Reist, Reis, Reisner, Geist

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Where is the Reiset family from?

You can see how Reiset families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Reiset family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Reiset families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 3 Reiset families living in Ohio. This was 100% of all the recorded Reiset's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Reiset families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Reiset 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 47 census records available for the last name Reiset. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Reiset 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 44 immigration records available for the last name Reiset. 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 4 military records available for the last name Reiset. For the veterans among your Reiset ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Reiset lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Reiset 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.

Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Reiset

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