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Riesselmann Family History

Riesselmann 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: Wesselmann, Kesselman, Wesselman, Riedemann, Esselman, Wiesemann

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Where is the Riesselmann family from?

You can see how Riesselmann families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Riesselmann family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Riesselmann families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 8 Riesselmann families living in Iowa. This was 100% of all the recorded Riesselmann's in USA. Iowa had the highest population of Riesselmann families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 42 census records available for the last name Riesselmann. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Riesselmann 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 31 immigration records available for the last name Riesselmann. 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 20 military records available for the last name Riesselmann. For the veterans among your Riesselmann ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Riesselmann lifespan?

Between 1972 and 1982, in the United States, Riesselmann life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Riesselmann in 1972 was 76, and 76 in 1982.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Riesselmann 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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