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Riesenberg Name Meaning

German: topographic name for someone who lived by a big mountain from Middle High German rise ‘giant’ + berc ‘mountain’.

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


Similar surnames: Eichenberg, Eisenberg, Rosenberg, Lindenberg, Steenberg, Piepenburg

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Where is the Riesenberg family from?

You can see how Riesenberg families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Riesenberg family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Riesenberg families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 3 Riesenberg families living in Saskatchewan. This was 100% of all the recorded Riesenberg's in Canada. Saskatchewan had the highest population of Riesenberg families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Riesenberg surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Riesenberg ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Riesenberg. 25% of Riesenberg men worked as a Salesman and 25% of Riesenberg women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Riesenberg were Proprietor and Operator. .

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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

  • Salesman
    25%
  • Laborer
    25%
  • Farmer
    20%
  • Proprietor
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    25%
  • Teacher
    25%
  • Stenographer
    25%
  • Operator
    25%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Riesenberg. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Riesenberg 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 591 immigration records available for the last name Riesenberg. 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 466 military records available for the last name Riesenberg. For the veterans among your Riesenberg ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Riesenberg lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Riesenberg life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Riesenberg in 1962 was 76, and 88 in 2004.

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