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Reser Family History

Reser Surname Meaning

Americanized form of German Rieser, Raser, and Rauser.

German (Baden-Württemberg): unexplained.

This surname is rare in Germany.

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


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Where is the Reser family from?

You can see how Reser families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Reser family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Reser families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Reser family living in Glamorgan. This was about 33% of all the recorded Reser's in United Kingdom. Glamorgan and 2 other counties had the highest population of Reser families in 1891.
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What did your Reser ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Reser. 33% of Reser men worked as a Farmer and 18% of Reser women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Reser were Clerk and Teacher.

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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

  • Farmer
    33%
  • Laborer
    16%
  • Truck Driver
    7%
  • Clerk
    5%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    18%
  • Stenographer
    12%
  • Housewife
    12%
  • Teacher
    9%

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Census Records

There are 8,000 census records available for the last name Reser. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Reser 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 671 immigration records available for the last name Reser. 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 2,000 military records available for the last name Reser. For the veterans among your Reser ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Reser lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2004, in the United States, Reser life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1959, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Reser in 1959 was 47, and 77 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Reser 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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