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Reisfield Family History

Reisfield 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: Weisfeld, Reinfeld, Redfield, Mansfield, Winfield, Delafield

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Where is the Reisfield family from?

You can see how Reisfield families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Reisfield family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Reisfield families living in New York. This was about 67% of all the recorded Reisfield's in USA. New York had the highest population of Reisfield families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Reisfield surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Reisfield ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Foreman and Secretary were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Reisfield. 43% of Reisfield men worked as a Foreman and 100% of Reisfield women worked as a Secretary. .

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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

  • Foreman
    43%
  • Floor Man
    29%
  • Salesman
    29%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Secretary
    100%
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What Reisfield family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 177 census records available for the last name Reisfield. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Reisfield 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 71 immigration records available for the last name Reisfield. 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 40 military records available for the last name Reisfield. For the veterans among your Reisfield ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Reisfield lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2002, in the United States, Reisfield life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Reisfield in 1960 was 64, and 78 in 2002.

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