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Riesch Family History

Riesch 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: Ruesch, Risch, Liesch, Roesch, Resch, Miesch, Rich, Hirsch, Kirsch

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Where is the Riesch family from?

You can see how Riesch families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Riesch family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Riesch families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there were 2 Riesch families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 67% of all the recorded Riesch's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Riesch families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Riesch surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Riesch ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Bookkeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Riesch. 43% of Riesch men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Riesch women worked as a Bookkeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Riesch were Tailor and 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

  • Laborer
    43%
  • Clerk
    29%
  • Tailor
    29%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Bookkeeper
    50%
  • Secretary
    50%
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What Riesch family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Riesch. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Riesch 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 346 immigration records available for the last name Riesch. 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 962 military records available for the last name Riesch. For the veterans among your Riesch ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Riesch lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2004, in the United States, Riesch life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1983, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Riesch in 1955 was 64, and 82 in 2004.

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