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Reisenger Family History

Reisenger 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: Reisinger, Reisner, Reisenauer, Reidinger, Messenger, Reininger

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Where is the Reisenger family from?

You can see how Reisenger families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Reisenger family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Reisenger families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 9 Reisenger families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 75% of all the recorded Reisenger's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Reisenger families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Reisenger surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Reisenger ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Reisenger. 22% of Reisenger 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
    22%
  • Machinist
    16%
  • Truck Driver
    16%
  • Farm Laborer
    16%
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What Reisenger family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 516 census records available for the last name Reisenger. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Reisenger 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 43 immigration records available for the last name Reisenger. 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 62 military records available for the last name Reisenger. For the veterans among your Reisenger ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Reisenger lifespan?

Between 1962 and 1979, in the United States, Reisenger life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1962. The average life expectancy for Reisenger in 1962 was 73, and 61 in 1979.

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