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Reissig Family History

Reissig Name Meaning

German:: variant of Reisig . nickname for an acquisitive person from Middle High German reizec ‘greedy covetous’. topographic name from Middle High German rīsach ‘undergrowth brushwood’. Compare Reis

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


Similar surnames: Reisig, Reis, Reiswig, Weisser, Reiss, Essig, Preiss, Weiss, Ressel

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Where is the Reissig family from?

You can see how Reissig families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Reissig family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Reissig families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 8 Reissig families living in New York. This was about 50% of all the recorded Reissig's in USA. New York had the highest population of Reissig families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Reissig surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Reissig ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Reissig. 35% of Reissig men worked as a Farmer and 56% of Reissig women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Reissig were Proprietor and Waitress. .

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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
    35%
  • Accountant
    16%
  • Salesman
    12%
  • Proprietor
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    56%
  • Saleslady
    23%
  • Waitress
    23%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Reissig. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Reissig 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 685 immigration records available for the last name Reissig. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Reissig. For the veterans among your Reissig ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Reissig lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Reissig life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 1968. The average life expectancy for Reissig in 1962 was 66, and 83 in 2004.

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