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Rissinger Family History

Rissinger 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: Kissinger, Dissinger, Risinger, Bissinger, Wissinger, Grissinger

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Where is the Rissinger family from?

You can see how Rissinger families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rissinger family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Rissinger families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there were 6 Rissinger families living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Rissinger's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Rissinger families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rissinger 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 Rissinger ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and House Keeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Rissinger. 31% of Rissinger men worked as a Laborer and 29% of Rissinger women worked as a House Keeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Rissinger were Stenographer and Clerk.

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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
    31%
  • Farmer
    25%
  • Doctor
    5%
  • Stenographer
    5%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • House Keeper
    29%
  • Housewife
    15%
  • Laundress
    15%
  • Clerk
    15%

What Rissinger family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Rissinger. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rissinger 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 142 immigration records available for the last name Rissinger. 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 327 military records available for the last name Rissinger. For the veterans among your Rissinger ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rissinger lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2004, in the United States, Rissinger life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Rissinger in 1966 was 71, and 77 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rissinger 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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