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Reisenberg Family History

Reisenberg 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: Eisenberg, Weisenberg, Rosenberg, Reichenberg, Seidenberg, Wesenberg

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Where is the Reisenberg family from?

You can see how Reisenberg families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Reisenberg family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Reisenberg families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 4 Reisenberg families living in Wisconsin. This was about 36% of all the recorded Reisenberg's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Reisenberg families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Reisenberg surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Reisenberg ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Saleslady were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Reisenberg. 43% of Reisenberg men worked as a Salesman and 100% of Reisenberg women worked as a Saleslady. .

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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 Male Occupations In 1940

  • Salesman
    43%
  • Clerk
    29%
  • Laborer
    29%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Saleslady
    100%
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Census Records

There are 527 census records available for the last name Reisenberg. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Reisenberg 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 173 immigration records available for the last name Reisenberg. 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 53 military records available for the last name Reisenberg. For the veterans among your Reisenberg ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Reisenberg lifespan?

Between 1953 and 2002, in the United States, Reisenberg life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1953, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Reisenberg in 1953 was 45, and 92 in 2002.

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