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Reisenwitz Family History

Reisenwitz 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: Resendiz, Reinitz, Leisenring, Reisenauer, Kienitz, Gershowitz

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Census Records

There are 57 census records available for the last name Reisenwitz. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Reisenwitz 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 3 immigration records available for the last name Reisenwitz. 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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There are 65 military records available for the last name Reisenwitz. For the veterans among your Reisenwitz ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Reisenwitz lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2003, in the United States, Reisenwitz life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Reisenwitz in 1967 was 74, and 84 in 2003.

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