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Reissman Family History

Reissman Surname Meaning

Americanized form of German Reissmann: occupational name from Middle High German reisman ‘warrior mounted messenger’.

Jewish (Ashkenazic): variant of Reisman.

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


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Where is the Reissman family from?

You can see how Reissman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Reissman family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Reissman families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Reissman family living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Reissman's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Reissman families in 1891.
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What did your Reissman ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Reissman. 46% of Reissman men worked as a Salesman and 50% of Reissman women worked as a Maid. Some less common occupations for Americans named Reissman were Blacker 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

  • Salesman
    46%
  • Laborer
    37%
  • Blacker
    19%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    50%
  • Housewife
    50%

What Reissman family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 996 census records available for the last name Reissman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Reissman 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 419 immigration records available for the last name Reissman. 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 387 military records available for the last name Reissman. For the veterans among your Reissman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Reissman lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2004, in the United States, Reissman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1961, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Reissman in 1955 was 55, and 76 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Reissman 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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