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Reisser Family History

Reisser 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: Reisner, Weisser, Reiser, Reusser, Reisler, Resser, Risser, Beisser

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Where is the Reisser family from?

You can see how Reisser families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Reisser family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Reisser families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 2 Reisser families living in London. This was about 67% of all the recorded Reisser's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Reisser families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Reisser 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 Reisser ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Bookkeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Reisser. 22% of Reisser men worked as a Salesman and 50% of Reisser women worked as a Bookkeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Reisser were Carpenter and Clerk.

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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

  • Salesman
    22%
  • Laborer
    18%
  • Machinist
    18%
  • Carpenter
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Bookkeeper
    50%
  • Clerk
    50%

What Reisser family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Reisser. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Reisser 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 828 immigration records available for the last name Reisser. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Reisser. For the veterans among your Reisser ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Reisser lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Reisser life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1963, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Reisser in 1963 was 46, and 81 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Reisser

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Reisser 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.

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