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Reisinger Family History

Reisinger Surname Meaning

German:: habitational name for someone from any of several places called Reising or Reisingen in Bavaria. occupational name for a soldier from Middle High German reisinc ‘warrior’ literally ‘traveler’ (see Reiser).

In the south a topographic name from Middle High German rīs ‘branch shrubbery’ denoting someone who lived near a thicket or underbrush.

See also Singer.

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


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Where is the Reisinger family from?

You can see how Reisinger families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Reisinger family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Reisinger families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there were 3 Reisinger families living in Ohio. This was about 33% of all the recorded Reisinger's in USA. Ohio and 1 other state had the highest population of Reisinger families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Reisinger surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Reisinger ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Reisinger. 20% of Reisinger men worked as a Laborer and 11% of Reisinger women worked as a Teacher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Reisinger were Machinist and Housekeeper.

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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
    20%
  • Farmer
    15%
  • Salesman
    6%
  • Machinist
    5%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    11%
  • Housewife
    10%
  • Stenographer
    7%
  • Housekeeper
    7%

What Reisinger family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 11,000 census records available for the last name Reisinger. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Reisinger 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 Reisinger. 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 8,000 military records available for the last name Reisinger. For the veterans among your Reisinger ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Reisinger lifespan?

Between 1949 and 2004, in the United States, Reisinger life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1956, and highest in 1964. The average life expectancy for Reisinger in 1949 was 38, and 75 in 2004.

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