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Rischawy Family History

Rischawy 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: Richley, Richey, Risch, Ritchey, Richard, Ruschak, Richart, Rische

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Where is the Rischawy family from?

You can see how Rischawy families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rischawy family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Rischawy family living in Louisiana. This was 100% of all the recorded Rischawy's in USA. Louisiana had the highest population of Rischawy families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rischawy surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Rischawy ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Rischawy. 100% of Rischawy women worked as a Domestic Duties.

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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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Domestic Duties
    100%

What Rischawy family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 8 census records available for the last name Rischawy. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rischawy 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 9 immigration records available for the last name Rischawy. 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 30 military records available for the last name Rischawy. For the veterans among your Rischawy ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rischawy lifespan?

Between 1983 and 1999, in the United States, Rischawy life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1999, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Rischawy in 1983 was 84, and 52 in 1999.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Rischawy

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rischawy 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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