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Riessick Family History

Riessick 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: Messick, Resnick, Essick, Kissick, Reddick, Rasnick, Beswick, Rieck

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Where is the Riessick family from?

You can see how Riessick families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Riessick family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Riessick family living in Montana. This was about 50% of all the recorded Riessick's in USA. Montana and 1 other state had the highest population of Riessick families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Riessick 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 14 census records available for the last name Riessick. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Riessick 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 16 immigration records available for the last name Riessick. 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 4 military records available for the last name Riessick. For the veterans among your Riessick ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Riessick lifespan?

Between 1966 and 1983, in the United States, Riessick life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1966, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Riessick in 1966 was 81, and 85 in 1983.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Riessick 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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