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Riesdorf Family History

Riesdorf 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: Reisdorf, Zielsdorf, Gilsdorf, Kasdorf, Prieskorn, Rieser, Arensdorf

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Where is the Riesdorf family from?

You can see how Riesdorf families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Riesdorf family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 8 Riesdorf families living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Riesdorf's in USA. New York had the highest population of Riesdorf families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 125 census records available for the last name Riesdorf. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Riesdorf 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 11 immigration records available for the last name Riesdorf. 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 19 military records available for the last name Riesdorf. For the veterans among your Riesdorf ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Riesdorf lifespan?

Average Riesdorf life expectancy in 1968 was 84 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 71.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Riesdorf 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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