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Riesebeck Family History

Riesebeck 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: Siebeneck, Hilsabeck, Riesenberg, Seebeck, Riesberg, Raisbeck

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Where is the Riesebeck family from?

You can see how Riesebeck families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Riesebeck family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Riesebeck family living in Illinois. This was about 50% of all the recorded Riesebeck's in USA. Illinois and 1 other state had the highest population of Riesebeck families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Riesebeck 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 Riesebeck ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Gas Attendant was the top reported job for people in the USA named Riesebeck. 100% of Riesebeck men worked as a Gas Attendant.

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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

  • Gas Attendant
    100%

What Riesebeck family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 56 census records available for the last name Riesebeck. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Riesebeck 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 48 immigration records available for the last name Riesebeck. 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 57 military records available for the last name Riesebeck. For the veterans among your Riesebeck ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Riesebeck lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2001, in the United States, Riesebeck life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2001, and highest in 1975. The average life expectancy for Riesebeck in 1969 was 89, and 71 in 2001.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Riesebeck

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Riesebeck 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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