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Riesle Family History

Riesle 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: Riese, Riegle, Riedle, Riehle, Ries, Reese, Biehle, Miele, Rise

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Where is the Riesle family from?

You can see how Riesle families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Riesle family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there was 1 Riesle family living in Ohio. This was 100% of all the recorded Riesle's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Riesle families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Riesle 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 Riesle ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Private Means was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Riesle. 100% of Riesle women worked as a Private Means.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Private Means
    100%

What Riesle family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 44 census records available for the last name Riesle. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Riesle 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 73 immigration records available for the last name Riesle. 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 18 military records available for the last name Riesle. For the veterans among your Riesle ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Riesle lifespan?

Between 1952 and 1998, in the United States, Riesle life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1952, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Riesle in 1952 was 47, and 95 in 1998.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Riesle

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Riesle 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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