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Risbry Family History

Risbry Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Risby, Mistry, Risberg, Riser, Frisby, Risley, Lisby, Wisby, Rigby

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Where is the Risbry family from?

You can see how Risbry families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Risbry family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1891. The most Risbry families were found in USA in 1840, and United Kingdom in 1891. In 1840 there was 1 Risbry family living in Georgia. This was 100% of all the recorded Risbry's in USA. Georgia had the highest population of Risbry families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Risbry surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 28 census records available for the last name Risbry. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Risbry 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 19 immigration records available for the last name Risbry. 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 9 military records available for the last name Risbry. For the veterans among your Risbry ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Risbry lifespan?

Between 1971 and 1995, in the United States, Risbry life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 1971. The average life expectancy for Risbry in 1971 was 99, and 96 in 1995.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Risbry

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Risbry ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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