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Reister Family History

Reister Surname Meaning

German: habitational name for someone from someone from Reiste in Westphalia.

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


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Where is the Reister family from?

You can see how Reister families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Reister family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Reister families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 4 Reister families living in Quebec. This was about 80% of all the recorded Reister's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Reister families in 1911.
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What did your Reister ancestors do for a living?

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

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1921

  • Farmer
    100%

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Census Records

There are 8,000 census records available for the last name Reister. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Reister 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 563 immigration records available for the last name Reister. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Reister. For the veterans among your Reister ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Reister lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2004, in the United States, Reister life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1960, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Reister in 1960 was 48, and 82 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Reister 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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