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Riesenman Family History

Riesenman 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: Rosenman, Gieselman, Eisenman, Riedeman, Wieseman, Roseman, Greenman

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Where is the Riesenman family from?

You can see how Riesenman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Riesenman family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Riesenman families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 75% of all the recorded Riesenman's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Riesenman families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Riesenman surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Riesenman ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Riesenman ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 98 census records available for the last name Riesenman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Riesenman 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 13 immigration records available for the last name Riesenman. 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 16 military records available for the last name Riesenman. For the veterans among your Riesenman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Riesenman lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2004, in the United States, Riesenman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1966, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Riesenman in 1966 was 58, and 91 in 2004.

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