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Reiswig Family History

Reiswig Surname Meaning

German: probably from an ancient Germanic personal name composed of an unexplained element Ris or Reis + wīg

wīc ‘battle conflict’.

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


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Where is the Reiswig family from?

You can see how Reiswig families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Reiswig family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Reiswig families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 33 Reiswig families living in British Columbia. This was about 97% of all the recorded Reiswig's in Canada. British Columbia had the highest population of Reiswig families in 1911.
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What did your Reiswig ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer and Student were the top reported jobs for men and women in the Canada named Reiswig. 80% of Reiswig men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Reiswig women worked as a Student.

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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
    80%
  • Laborer
    20%

Top Female Occupations In 1921

  • Student
    100%

What Reiswig family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Reiswig. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Reiswig 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 417 immigration records available for the last name Reiswig. 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 340 military records available for the last name Reiswig. For the veterans among your Reiswig ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Reiswig lifespan?

Between 1952 and 2004, in the United States, Reiswig life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1952, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Reiswig in 1952 was 44, and 78 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Reiswig 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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