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Reisner Surname Meaning

German: probably a habitational name for someone from a place called Reisen in Bavaria, Reissen in Thuringia, or Reussen on the Saale river.

German: variant of Reiser.

German: from an agent derivative of Middle High German, Middle Low German rīse ‘veil’; perhaps an occupational name for someone who made veils.

Jewish (Ashkenazic): nickname for a traveler from an agent derivative of German reisen ‘to travel’ (see Reise).

Jewish (Ashkenazic): variant of Reis 4 + the agent suffix -ner. Compare Raisner.

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


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You can see how Reisner families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Reisner family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Reisner families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 4 Reisner families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Reisner's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Reisner families in 1891.
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What did your Reisner ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Reisner. 100% of Reisner women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Passenger Lists

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What is the average Reisner lifespan?

Between 1945 and 2004, in the United States, Reisner life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1952, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Reisner in 1945 was 63, and 73 in 2004.

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