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Reisor Family History

Reisor 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: Reiser, Raisor, Resor, Reesor, Reasor, Reis, Reisner, Reifer, Peiser

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Where is the Reisor family from?

You can see how Reisor families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Reisor family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Reisor families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 14 Reisor families living in Alabama. This was about 21% of all the recorded Reisor's in USA. Alabama had the highest population of Reisor families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Reisor surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Reisor ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Reisor. 100% of Reisor men worked as a Farmer. .

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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

  • Farmer
    100%
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Census Records

There are 365 census records available for the last name Reisor. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Reisor 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 7 immigration records available for the last name Reisor. 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 50 military records available for the last name Reisor. For the veterans among your Reisor ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Reisor lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2004, in the United States, Reisor life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Reisor in 1967 was 70, and 78 in 2004.

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