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Reisin Family History

Reisin 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: Reisen, Reisig, Reising, Reis, Eisen, Reiser, Voisin, Risi, Persin

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Where is the Reisin family from?

You can see how Reisin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Reisin family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Reisin families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1880 there were 9 Reisin families living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Reisin's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Reisin families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Reisin surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Reisin ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 186 census records available for the last name Reisin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Reisin 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 261 immigration records available for the last name Reisin. 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 44 military records available for the last name Reisin. For the veterans among your Reisin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Reisin lifespan?

Between 1967 and 1994, in the United States, Reisin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 1972. The average life expectancy for Reisin in 1967 was 77, and 44 in 1994.

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