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Reissing Family History

Reissing 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: Reissig, Reising, Rensing, Leising, Reisig, Rising, Reiswig, Rossing

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Where is the Reissing family from?

You can see how Reissing families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Reissing family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Reissing families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 3 Reissing families living in Indiana. This was about 38% of all the recorded Reissing's in USA. Indiana and 1 other state had the highest population of Reissing families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Reissing surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Reissing ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Reissing. 100% of Reissing 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 261 census records available for the last name Reissing. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Reissing 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 419 immigration records available for the last name Reissing. 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 96 military records available for the last name Reissing. For the veterans among your Reissing ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Reissing lifespan?

Between 1951 and 2004, in the United States, Reissing life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1951, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Reissing in 1951 was 53, and 89 in 2004.

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