Rissmann History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms

Origins Available:
Germany

The Rissmann surname is derived from a placed named Rissen, West of Hamburg. The root word "riss" means "swamp."

Early Origins of the Rissmann family

The surname Rissmann was first found in Prussia, where the name emerged in medieval times as one of the notable families of the region. From the 13th century the surname was identified with the great social and economic evolution which made this territory a landmark contributor to the development of the nation.

Early History of the Rissmann family

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Rissmann Spelling Variations

Spelling variations of this family name include: Risman, Rissman, Riseman, Risselman, Risselmann, Rissel and many more.

Early Notables of the Rissmann family

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Rissmann migration to the United States +

Some of the first settlers of this family name were:

Rissmann Settlers in United States in the 18th Century

Johannes Rissmann, who arrived in Pennsylvania in 1736 1

Rissmann Settlers in United States in the 19th Century

Joseph Rissmann, aged 55, who landed in New York, NY in 1847 1
Joseph Rissmann who settled New York in 1847
Barbara Rissmann, aged 25, who landed in New York, NY in 1847 1
William Rissmann who settled in Pike County Indiana in 1886
William Rissmann, who arrived in Pike County, Ind in 1886 1

Citations +

Filby, P. William, Meyer, Mary K., Passenger and immigration lists index : a guide to published arrival records of about 500,000 passengers who came to the United States and Canada in the seventeenth, eighteenth, and nineteenth centuries. 1982-1985 Cumulated Supplements in Four Volumes Detroit, Mich. : Gale Research Co., 1985, Print (ISBN 0-8103-1795-8)