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Riesz Family History

Riesz 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: Ries, Friesz, Rietz, Riess, Riese, Fries, Priest, Reese, Riera, Risi

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Where is the Riesz family from?

You can see how Riesz families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Riesz family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Riesz families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 7 Riesz families living in New York. This was about 33% of all the recorded Riesz's in USA. New York had the highest population of Riesz families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Riesz surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Riesz ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Riesz. 43% of Riesz men worked as a Farmer and 50% of Riesz women worked as a Clerk. Some less common occupations for Americans named Riesz were Farming and Housekeeper.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    43%
  • Machinist
    29%
  • Farming
    29%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    50%
  • Housekeeper
    50%

What Riesz family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 717 census records available for the last name Riesz. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Riesz 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 542 immigration records available for the last name Riesz. 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 363 military records available for the last name Riesz. For the veterans among your Riesz ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Riesz lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2003, in the United States, Riesz life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1986, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Riesz in 1965 was 66, and 91 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Riesz

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Riesz 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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