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Reisz Family History

Reisz Surname Meaning

Hungarian and Jewish (from Hungary): from German Reis and Reiss. German: archaic variant of Reis and Reiss.

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


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Where is the Reisz family from?

You can see how Reisz families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Reisz family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Reisz families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 18 Reisz families living in Indiana. This was about 44% of all the recorded Reisz's in USA. Indiana had the highest population of Reisz families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Reisz 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 Reisz ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Reisz. 26% of Reisz men worked as a Laborer and 20% of Reisz women worked as a Teacher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Reisz were New Worker and New Worker.

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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

  • Laborer
    26%
  • Farmer
    26%
  • Salesman
    12%
  • New Worker
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    20%
  • Stenographer
    20%
  • Maid
    20%
  • New Worker
    20%

What Reisz family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Reisz. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Reisz 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 Reisz. 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 607 military records available for the last name Reisz. For the veterans among your Reisz ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Reisz lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Reisz life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Reisz in 1962 was 61, and 65 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Reisz 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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