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Riesenbeck Family History

Riesenbeck 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: Riesenberg, Rosenbeck, Siebeneck, Rodenbeck, Dillenbeck, Schoenbeck

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Where is the Riesenbeck family from?

You can see how Riesenbeck families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Riesenbeck family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Riesenbeck families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 6 Riesenbeck families living in Kentucky. This was about 50% of all the recorded Riesenbeck's in USA. Kentucky had the highest population of Riesenbeck families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Riesenbeck surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Riesenbeck ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Riesenbeck. 34% of Riesenbeck 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
    34%
  • Laborer
    34%
  • Butcher
    34%
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Census Records

There are 698 census records available for the last name Riesenbeck. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Riesenbeck 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 107 immigration records available for the last name Riesenbeck. 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 401 military records available for the last name Riesenbeck. For the veterans among your Riesenbeck ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Riesenbeck lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Riesenbeck life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Riesenbeck in 1964 was 80, and 89 in 2004.

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