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Riesner Family History

Riesner Surname Meaning

German: occupational name for a maker of veils and hoods from an agent derivative of Middle High German.

Middle Low German rīse ‘veil’. Compare Reasner and Risner.

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


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Where is the Riesner family from?

You can see how Riesner families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Riesner family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Riesner families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Riesner family living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Riesner's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Riesner families in 1891.
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What did your Riesner ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Riesner. 32% of Riesner men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Riesner women worked as a Maid.

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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
    32%
  • Laborer
    19%
  • Machinist
    14%
  • Dentist
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    100%

What Riesner family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Riesner. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Riesner 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 438 immigration records available for the last name Riesner. 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 342 military records available for the last name Riesner. For the veterans among your Riesner ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Riesner lifespan?

Between 1954 and 2004, in the United States, Riesner life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1954, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Riesner in 1954 was 22, and 84 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Riesner 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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