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Riesbeck Family History

Riesbeck 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: Riesberg, Raisbeck, Groesbeck, Rebeck, Overbeck, Railsback, Birkbeck

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Where is the Riesbeck family from?

You can see how Riesbeck families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Riesbeck family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Riesbeck families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 3 Riesbeck families living in London. This was about 75% of all the recorded Riesbeck's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Riesbeck families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Riesbeck 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 Riesbeck ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Attendant and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Riesbeck. 28% of Riesbeck men worked as an Attendant and 34% of Riesbeck women worked as a Clerk. Some less common occupations for Americans named Riesbeck were Painter and Stenographer.

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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

  • Attendant
    28%
  • Clerk
    19%
  • Machinist
    19%
  • Painter
    19%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    34%
  • Dressmaking
    23%
  • Housekeeper
    23%
  • Stenographer
    23%

What Riesbeck family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 539 census records available for the last name Riesbeck. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Riesbeck 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 110 immigration records available for the last name Riesbeck. 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 203 military records available for the last name Riesbeck. For the veterans among your Riesbeck ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Riesbeck lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Riesbeck life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Riesbeck in 1963 was 87, and 99 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Riesbeck

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Riesbeck 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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