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Reisz Name Meaning

Hungarian and Jewish (from Hungary): from German Reis and Reiss . German: archaic variant of Reis and Reiss .

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


Similar surnames: Reitz, Reis, Reiss, Weisz, Weiss, Ris, Reiff, Risi, Reil, Reise

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Where is the Reisz family from?

You can see how Reisz families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Reisz family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Reisz families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 12 Reisz families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Reisz's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Reisz families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Reisz surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Reisz ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Reisz. 100% of Reisz women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. .

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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

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%
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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Reisz. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Reisz 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Reisz. 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 607 military records available for the last name Reisz. For the veterans among your Reisz ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Reisz lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Reisz life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Reisz in 1962 was 61, and 65 in 2004.

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