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Reisert Name Meaning

German: variant of Reiser 1, with the addition of an excrescent -t.variant of Reissert, a variant of the Germanic personal name Ricohard (see Richard).

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names ©2013, Oxford University Press


Similar surnames: Reinert, Geisert, Eisert, Reiser, Teinert, Deibert, Reppert, Reifert

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Reisert Family Origin

Where is the Reisert family from?

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You can see how Reisert families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Reisert family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Reisert families were found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 34 Reisert families living in Indiana. This was about 50% of all the recorded Reisert's in the USA. Indiana had the highest population of Reisert families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Reisert surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

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Reisert Family Occupations

What did your Reisert ancestors do for a living?

In 1880, Blacksmith, Brass Finisher and Butcher were the top 3 reported jobs worked by Reisert. A less common occupation for the Reisert family was Cigar Maker. The most common Reisert occupation in the USA was Blacksmith. 17% of Reisert's were Blacksmiths.

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  • Blacksmith

    17%

  • Brass Finisher

    8%

  • Butcher

    8%

  • Cigar Maker

    8%

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

Reisert Historical Records

What Reisert family records will you find?

Census Record

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Reisert. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Reisert census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger List

There are 642 immigration records available for the last name Reisert. 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 Card

There are 1,000 military records available for the last name Reisert. For the veterans among your Reisert ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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Reisert Life Expectancy

What is the average Reisert lifespan?

Between 1954 and 2003, in the United States, Reisert life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Reisert in 1954 was 66, and 82 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Reisert

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Reisert ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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