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Risdall Family History

Risdall 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: Ridall, Rishell, Tindall, Riddell, Rosdahl, Siddall, Rindahl, Rendall

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Where is the Risdall family from?

You can see how Risdall families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Risdall family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Risdall families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 4 Risdall families living in South Dakota. This was about 67% of all the recorded Risdall's in USA. South Dakota had the highest population of Risdall families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Risdall 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 Risdall ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Colliery Hewer Heavy Worker and Plain Net Mending were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Risdall. 100% of Risdall men worked as a Colliery Hewer Heavy Worker and 100% of Risdall women worked as a Plain Net Mending.

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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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • Colliery Hewer Heavy Worker
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Plain Net Mending
    100%

What Risdall family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 533 census records available for the last name Risdall. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Risdall 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 21 immigration records available for the last name Risdall. 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 73 military records available for the last name Risdall. For the veterans among your Risdall ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Risdall lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Risdall life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1962, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Risdall in 1962 was 44, and 70 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Risdall

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Risdall 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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