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Reissner Family History

Reissner 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, Meissner, Leissner, Weisser, Reiser, Reisinger, Reusser

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Where is the Reissner family from?

You can see how Reissner families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Reissner family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Reissner families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 9 Reissner families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Reissner's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Reissner families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Reissner 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 Reissner ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Cook was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Reissner. 100% of Reissner women worked as a Cook.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Cook
    100%

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Census Records

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

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What is the average Reissner lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Reissner life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1997, and highest in 1973. The average life expectancy for Reissner in 1963 was 61, and 88 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Reissner

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Reissner 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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