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Riesberg Family History

Riesberg Surname Meaning

German: variant of Rieseberg a habitational name from a place so named near Helmstedt Lower Saxony.

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


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Where is the Riesberg family from?

You can see how Riesberg families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Riesberg family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Riesberg families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 7 Riesberg families living in Saskatchewan. This was about 54% of all the recorded Riesberg's in Canada. Saskatchewan had the highest population of Riesberg families in 1911.
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What did your Riesberg ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Riesberg. 37% of Riesberg men worked as a Farmer and 82% of Riesberg women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Riesberg were Mechanic and Helper.

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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

  • Farmer
    37%
  • Laborer
    23%
  • Salesman
    23%
  • Mechanic
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    82%
  • Helper
    19%

What Riesberg family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 800 census records available for the last name Riesberg. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Riesberg 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 156 immigration records available for the last name Riesberg. 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 220 military records available for the last name Riesberg. For the veterans among your Riesberg ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Riesberg lifespan?

Between 1950 and 2004, in the United States, Riesberg life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1983, and highest in 1975. The average life expectancy for Riesberg in 1950 was 65, and 69 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Riesberg

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Riesberg 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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