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Riessler Family History

Riessler 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: Roessler, Ressler, Rissler, Dressler, Tessler, Baessler, Kissler

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Where is the Riessler family from?

You can see how Riessler families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Riessler family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Riessler family living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Riessler's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Riessler families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Riessler 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 30 census records available for the last name Riessler. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Riessler 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 51 immigration records available for the last name Riessler. 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 79 military records available for the last name Riessler. For the veterans among your Riessler ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Riessler lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2000, in the United States, Riessler life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Riessler in 1967 was 70, and 82 in 2000.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Riessler 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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