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Reesman Name Meaning

Probably an altered form of German Reesemann a variant of Reese 3 or Riesemann a variant of Ries .

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


Similar surnames: Leesman, Rossman, Beeman, Deerman, Rosman, Reisman, Seeman, Weeman

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Where is the Reesman family from?

You can see how Reesman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Reesman family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Reesman families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 6 Reesman families living in British Columbia. This was about 86% of all the recorded Reesman's in Canada. British Columbia had the highest population of Reesman families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Reesman surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Reesman ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Waitress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Reesman. 28% of Reesman men worked as a Salesman and 34% of Reesman women worked as a Waitress. Some less common occupations for Americans named Reesman were Truck Driver and Clerk. .

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Salesman
    28%
  • Laborer
    25%
  • Farmer
    20%
  • Truck Driver
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Waitress
    34%
  • Housewife
    23%
  • Seamstress
    23%
  • Clerk
    23%
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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Reesman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Reesman 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 103 immigration records available for the last name Reesman. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 559 military records available for the last name Reesman. For the veterans among your Reesman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Reesman lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2004, in the United States, Reesman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1955, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Reesman in 1955 was 50, and 82 in 2004.

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