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Reishus Name Meaning

Norwegian: habitational name from the name of an abandoned tenant farm called Reishus in Flatdal Telemark. The first element is probably røys Old Norse hreysi ‘heap of stones’ the second is hus ‘house small farm’.

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


Similar surnames: Melhus, Mehus, Weiss, Reiser, Leisher, Reichow, Redshaw, Eachus, Reis

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Where is the Reishus family from?

You can see how Reishus families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Reishus family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Reishus families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 17 Reishus families living in Alberta. This was 100% of all the recorded Reishus's in Canada. Alberta had the highest population of Reishus families in 1911.
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What did your Reishus ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Reishus. 60% of Reishus 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
    60%
  • Laborer
    20%
  • Farming
    20%
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Census Records

There are 846 census records available for the last name Reishus. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Reishus 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 68 immigration records available for the last name Reishus. 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 184 military records available for the last name Reishus. For the veterans among your Reishus ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Reishus lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Reishus life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Reishus in 1963 was 79, and 93 in 2004.

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