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Rieser Family History

Rieser Surname Meaning

German: Alemannic form of Reiser. Habitational name for someone from Ries near Passau. Alemannic form of Rüsser or Rüser, variants of Reusser.

Variant of Riesser, a habitational name for someone from Ries(s), a region of Bavaria. This surname, in any of the possible senses, is also found in France (Alsace and Lorraine).

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


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Where is the Rieser family from?

You can see how Rieser families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rieser family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Rieser families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 7 Rieser families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 78% of all the recorded Rieser's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Rieser families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rieser 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 Rieser ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Rieser. 10% of Rieser men worked as a Laborer and 14% of Rieser women worked as a Clerk. Some less common occupations for Americans named Rieser were Farmer and Instructor.

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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

  • Laborer
    10%
  • Salesman
    10%
  • Clerk
    8%
  • Farmer
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    14%
  • Teacher
    10%
  • Housekeeper
    10%
  • Instructor
    7%

What Rieser family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Rieser. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rieser 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 Rieser. 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 Rieser. For the veterans among your Rieser ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rieser lifespan?

Between 1952 and 2004, in the United States, Rieser life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1954, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Rieser in 1952 was 59, and 77 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rieser 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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