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Reise Family History

Reise Surname Meaning

German (Westphalia): topographic name from Middle Low German rīs rēs ‘swamp’. German: nickname for a well-traveled person from Middle High German reis(e) ‘journey’.

Jewish (Ashkenazic): from German Reise ‘journey’ one of surnames assigned at random by Austrian clerks.

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


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Where is the Reise family from?

You can see how Reise families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Reise family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Reise families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 6 Reise families living in Ontario. This was about 38% of all the recorded Reise's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Reise families in 1911.
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What did your Reise ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Reise. 100% of Reise men worked as a Farmer.

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Top Male Occupations In 1921

  • Farmer
    100%

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Census Records

There are 7,000 census records available for the last name Reise. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Reise 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Reise. 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 4,000 military records available for the last name Reise. For the veterans among your Reise ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Reise lifespan?

Between 1950 and 2003, in the United States, Reise life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1950, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Reise in 1950 was 44, and 82 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Reise 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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