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Riesinger Family History

Riesinger 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: Riedinger, Biesinger, Risinger, Wiesinger, Griesinger, Reisinger

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Where is the Riesinger family from?

You can see how Riesinger families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Riesinger family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Riesinger families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 85 Riesinger families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 74% of all the recorded Riesinger's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Riesinger families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Riesinger 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 Riesinger ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Clerk and Textile were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Riesinger. 50% of Riesinger men worked as a Clerk and 100% of Riesinger women worked as a Textile.

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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

  • Clerk
    50%
  • Laborer
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Textile
    100%

What Riesinger family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 947 census records available for the last name Riesinger. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Riesinger 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 147 immigration records available for the last name Riesinger. 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 417 military records available for the last name Riesinger. For the veterans among your Riesinger ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Riesinger lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2004, in the United States, Riesinger life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Riesinger in 1958 was 55, and 74 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Riesinger

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Riesinger 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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