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Reisdorf Name Meaning

German: habitational name from any of various places called Reisdorf throughout Germany in Austria and in Luxembourg.

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


Similar surnames: Kasdorf, Arensdorf, Bergdorf, Alsdorf, Reisner, Wendorf, Steindorf

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Where is the Reisdorf family from?

You can see how Reisdorf families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Reisdorf family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Reisdorf families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 6 Reisdorf families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Reisdorf's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Reisdorf families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Reisdorf surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Reisdorf ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Reisdorf. 58% of Reisdorf men worked as a Farmer and 38% of Reisdorf women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Reisdorf were New Worker and Cook. .

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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
    58%
  • Laborer
    37%
  • New Worker
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    38%
  • Housework
    13%
  • Teacher
    13%
  • Cook
    13%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Reisdorf. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Reisdorf 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 312 immigration records available for the last name Reisdorf. 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 425 military records available for the last name Reisdorf. For the veterans among your Reisdorf ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Reisdorf lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Reisdorf life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Reisdorf in 1963 was 76, and 86 in 2004.

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