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Riesenberger Family History

Riesenberger 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: Rinkenberger, Eisenberger, Riesenberg, Rosenberger, Isenberger

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Where is the Riesenberger family from?

You can see how Riesenberger families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Riesenberger family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Riesenberger families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 9 Riesenberger families living in Illinois. This was about 43% of all the recorded Riesenberger's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Riesenberger families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Riesenberger surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Riesenberger ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Stock Clerk and Restaurant were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Riesenberger. 50% of Riesenberger men worked as a Stock Clerk and 100% of Riesenberger women worked as a Restaurant.

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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

  • Stock Clerk
    50%
  • Laborer
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Restaurant
    100%

What Riesenberger family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 636 census records available for the last name Riesenberger. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Riesenberger 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 150 immigration records available for the last name Riesenberger. 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 299 military records available for the last name Riesenberger. For the veterans among your Riesenberger ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Riesenberger lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2004, in the United States, Riesenberger life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Riesenberger in 1960 was 65, and 79 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Riesenberger

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Riesenberger 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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