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Riesenburger Family History

Riesenburger 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: Rinkenberger, Eisenberger, Weisenburger, Riesenberg, Pitsenbarger

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What did your Riesenburger ancestors do for a living?

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

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Gas Station Attendant
    100%

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Census Records

There are 74 census records available for the last name Riesenburger. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Riesenburger 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 58 immigration records available for the last name Riesenburger. 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 30 military records available for the last name Riesenburger. For the veterans among your Riesenburger ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Riesenburger lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2004, in the United States, Riesenburger life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2004, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Riesenburger in 1969 was 85, and 83 in 2004.

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