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Rieson Family History

Rieson 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: Riesen, Ritson, Rison, Rierson, Frieson, Sibson, Ries, Lipson, Ranson

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Where is the Rieson family from?

You can see how Rieson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rieson family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Rieson families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 6 Rieson families living in Quebec. This was 100% of all the recorded Rieson's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Rieson families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rieson 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 Rieson ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Rieson. 34% of Rieson men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Rieson women worked as a Stenographer.

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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

  • Farmer
    34%
  • Foreman
    23%
  • Laborer
    23%
  • Electrician
    23%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    100%

What Rieson family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 446 census records available for the last name Rieson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rieson 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 37 immigration records available for the last name Rieson. 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 47 military records available for the last name Rieson. For the veterans among your Rieson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rieson lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Rieson life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Rieson in 1965 was 74, and 80 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rieson 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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