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Reissmuller Family History

Reissmuller Surname 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: Rissmiller, Weismiller, Rossmiller, Reinmiller, Rismiller, Reisler

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Where is the Reissmuller family from?

You can see how Reissmuller families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Reissmuller family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there was 1 Reissmuller family living in Rhode Island. This was 100% of all the recorded Reissmuller's in USA. Rhode Island had the highest population of Reissmuller families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 2 census records available for the last name Reissmuller. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Reissmuller 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 17 immigration records available for the last name Reissmuller. 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 32 military records available for the last name Reissmuller. For the veterans among your Reissmuller ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Reissmuller lifespan?

Average Reissmuller life expectancy in 2001 was 92 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 74.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Reissmuller 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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