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Reissmann Family History

Reissmann 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: Weissmann, Reissman, Rossmann, Reimann, Rissman, Reisman, Wissmann

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Where is the Reissmann family from?

You can see how Reissmann families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Reissmann family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 7 Reissmann families living in Wisconsin. This was about 26% of all the recorded Reissmann's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Reissmann families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Reissmann 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 Reissmann ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Reissmann. 50% of Reissmann men worked as a Laborer.

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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
    50%
  • Baker
    25%
  • Farmer
    25%

What Reissmann family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 528 census records available for the last name Reissmann. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Reissmann 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 946 immigration records available for the last name Reissmann. 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 Reissmann. For the veterans among your Reissmann ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Reissmann lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Reissmann life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Reissmann in 1964 was 73, and 97 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Reissmann

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Reissmann 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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