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Reihsen Family History

Reihsen Name 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: Reisen, Eisen, Reiser, Reise, Reiten, Neisen, Leisen, Remsen, Reiher

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Where is the Reihsen family from?

You can see how Reihsen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Reihsen family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Reihsen family living in California. This was about 25% of all the recorded Reihsen's in USA. California and 3 other states had the highest population of Reihsen families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Reihsen surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Reihsen ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Reihsen ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 119 census records available for the last name Reihsen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Reihsen 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 6 immigration records available for the last name Reihsen. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 8 military records available for the last name Reihsen. For the veterans among your Reihsen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Reihsen lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2000, in the United States, Reihsen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Reihsen in 1963 was 75, and 87 in 2000.

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