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Riessmann Family History

Riessmann 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: Rossmann, Rissman, Wissmann, Wiesmann, Tessmann, Riedemann, Riemann

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Where is the Riessmann family from?

You can see how Riessmann families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Riessmann family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 4 Riessmann families living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Riessmann's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Riessmann families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 36 census records available for the last name Riessmann. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Riessmann 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 18 immigration records available for the last name Riessmann. 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 18 military records available for the last name Riessmann. For the veterans among your Riessmann ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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