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Riese Family History

Riese Surname Meaning

German and Jewish (Ashkenazic): variant of Ries

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


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Where is the Riese family from?

You can see how Riese families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Riese family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Riese families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 5 Riese families living in Glamorgan. This was about 45% of all the recorded Riese's in United Kingdom. Glamorgan had the highest population of Riese families in 1891.
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What did your Riese ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Riese. 21% of Riese men worked as a Farmer and 24% of Riese women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Riese 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
    21%
  • Laborer
    19%
  • Salesman
    9%
  • Clerk
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    24%
  • Stenographer
    13%
  • Maid
    13%
  • Teacher
    13%

What Riese family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 6,000 census records available for the last name Riese. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Riese 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 2,000 immigration records available for the last name Riese. 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 3,000 military records available for the last name Riese. For the veterans among your Riese ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Riese lifespan?

Between 1951 and 2004, in the United States, Riese life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1951, and highest in 1968. The average life expectancy for Riese in 1951 was 44, and 72 in 2004.

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