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Risby Family History

Risby Name Meaning

English: habitational name from Risby in Walesby (Lincolnshire) Risby in Roxby cum Risby (Lincolnshire) Risby (Suffolk) or Risby in Rowley (East Yorkshire). The Lincolnshire placenames probably derive from Old Norse hrís ‘brushwood’ + bý ‘farmstead village’. The East Yorkshire placename probably derives from Old Norse ryth (genitive rytz) ‘clearing’ + bý. The Suffolk placename may derive from Old Norse hrís or ryth + bý.

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

Similar surnames: Rigby, Frisby, Wisby, Rigsby, Irby, Ormsby, Mosby, Rise, Bigby, Raby

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You can see how Risby families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Risby family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Risby families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1911 there were 13 Risby families living in Ontario. This was about 50% of all the recorded Risby's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Risby families in 1911.

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There are 556 military records available for the last name Risby. For the veterans among your Risby ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.
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Census Records

There are 9,000 census records available for the last name Risby. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Risby 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 749 immigration records available for the last name Risby. 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 556 military records available for the last name Risby. For the veterans among your Risby ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Risby lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2004, in the United States, Risby life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 1966. The average life expectancy for Risby in 1960 was 58, and 73 in 2004.

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