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Reisert Name Meaning

German: variant of Reissert a variant of the ancient Germanic personal name Ricohard (see Richard ).

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


Similar surnames: Reinert, Geisert, Eisert, Reiser, Teinert, Deibert, Reppert, Reifert

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Where is the Reisert family from?

You can see how Reisert families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Reisert family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Reisert families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 34 Reisert families living in Indiana. This was about 50% of all the recorded Reisert's in USA. Indiana had the highest population of Reisert families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Reisert surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Reisert ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Reisert. 28% of Reisert men worked as a Farmer. .

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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
    28%
  • Laborer
    14%
  • Salesman
    14%
  • Clerk
    12%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Reisert. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Reisert 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 235 immigration records available for the last name Reisert. 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 650 military records available for the last name Reisert. For the veterans among your Reisert ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Reisert lifespan?

Between 1954 and 2003, in the United States, Reisert life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Reisert in 1954 was 66, and 82 in 2003.

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