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Riesenweber Family History

Riesenweber 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: Riesenberg, Riesterer, Kiesewetter, Linsenmeyer, Leinweber

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Where is the Riesenweber family from?

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

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Riesenweber. 100% of Riesenweber men worked as a Farmer.

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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
    100%

What Riesenweber family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 474 census records available for the last name Riesenweber. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Riesenweber 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 61 immigration records available for the last name Riesenweber. 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 69 military records available for the last name Riesenweber. For the veterans among your Riesenweber ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Riesenweber lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Riesenweber life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1991, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Riesenweber in 1963 was 90, and 72 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Riesenweber

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Riesenweber 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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