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Risdale Family History

Risdale Surname Meaning

variant of Ridsdale with dissimilatory loss of -d- in the cluster -dsd-.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Risdale family from?

You can see how Risdale families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Risdale family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Risdale families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1911 there were 8 Risdale families living in Saskatchewan. This was 100% of all the recorded Risdale's in Canada. Saskatchewan had the highest population of Risdale families in 1911.
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What did your Risdale ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Labourer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Risdale. 100% of Risdale men worked as a Labourer.

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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

  • Labourer
    100%

What Risdale family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Risdale. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Risdale 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 166 immigration records available for the last name Risdale. 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 83 military records available for the last name Risdale. For the veterans among your Risdale ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Risdale lifespan?

Between 1979 and 1988, in the United States, Risdale life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1988, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Risdale in 1979 was 94, and 76 in 1988.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Risdale 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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