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Riesser Family History

Riesser 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: Rieser, Riester, Riessen, Resser, Risser, Roesser, Griesser, Risher

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Where is the Riesser family from?

You can see how Riesser families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Riesser family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Riesser families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Riesser family living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Riesser's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Riesser families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Riesser surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 175 census records available for the last name Riesser. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Riesser 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 143 immigration records available for the last name Riesser. 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 69 military records available for the last name Riesser. For the veterans among your Riesser ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Riesser lifespan?

Between 1966 and 1999, in the United States, Riesser life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Riesser in 1966 was 71, and 75 in 1999.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Riesser 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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