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Rissmeyer Family History

Rissmeyer 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: Rosemeyer, Priesmeyer, Riesterer, Glassmeyer, Rissmiller, Rothmeyer

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Where is the Rissmeyer family from?

You can see how Rissmeyer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rissmeyer family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Rissmeyer families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 5 Rissmeyer families living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Rissmeyer's in USA. New York had the highest population of Rissmeyer families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 75 census records available for the last name Rissmeyer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rissmeyer 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 54 immigration records available for the last name Rissmeyer. 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 22 military records available for the last name Rissmeyer. For the veterans among your Rissmeyer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rissmeyer lifespan?

Between 1945 and 2004, in the United States, Rissmeyer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1945, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Rissmeyer in 1945 was 41, and 67 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rissmeyer 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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