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Riske Name Meaning

German: habitational name from Risk in Saxony-Anhalt or Riskau in Lower Saxony. Germanized form of Sorbian Rězk and Rězka (see Reske ).

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


Similar surnames: Ciske, Piske, Raske, Briske, Reske, Trisko, Rieke, Rinke, Ricke

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Where is the Riske family from?

You can see how Riske families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Riske family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Riske families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 19 Riske families living in Alberta. This was about 76% of all the recorded Riske's in Canada. Alberta had the highest population of Riske families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Riske surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Riske ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Riske. 62% of Riske 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.

Top Male Occupations In 1921

  • Farmer
    62%
  • Labourer
    24%
  • Farmers Son
    16%
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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Riske. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Riske 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 777 immigration records available for the last name Riske. 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 522 military records available for the last name Riske. For the veterans among your Riske ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Riske lifespan?

Between 1948 and 2004, in the United States, Riske life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1957, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Riske in 1948 was 52, and 77 in 2004.

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