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Reisig Family History

Reisig Name Meaning

German: nickname from Middle High German reisec Middle Low German reisich ‘armed for war’ later ‘sprightly tall’. See also Reiser

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


Similar surnames: Reissig, Reise, Rettig, Heilig, Reiser, Reis, Neidig, Essig, Reisch

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Where is the Reisig family from?

You can see how Reisig families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Reisig family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Reisig families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 28 Reisig families living in New York. This was about 26% of all the recorded Reisig's in USA. New York had the highest population of Reisig families in 1880.
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What did your Reisig ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Reisig. 20% of Reisig men worked as a Farmer and 37% of Reisig women worked as a Clerk. Some less common occupations for Americans named Reisig were Salesman and Saleswoman. .

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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
    20%
  • Laborer
    14%
  • Clerk
    9%
  • Salesman
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    37%
  • Stenographer
    28%
  • Bookkeeper
    19%
  • Saleswoman
    19%
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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Reisig. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Reisig 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 553 immigration records available for the last name Reisig. 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 687 military records available for the last name Reisig. For the veterans among your Reisig ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Reisig lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2004, in the United States, Reisig life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1967, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Reisig in 1958 was 52, and 84 in 2004.

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