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Riseley Family History

Riseley Surname Meaning

see Risley.

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


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Where is the Riseley family from?

You can see how Riseley families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Riseley family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Riseley families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1911 there were 9 Riseley families living in Ontario. This was about 60% of all the recorded Riseley's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Riseley families in 1911.
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What did your Riseley ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Builders Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Riseley. 22% of Riseley men worked as a Builders Labourer and 81% of Riseley women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Riseley were Plumber and Silk Winder.

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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

  • Builders Labourer
    22%
  • Bricklayer
    11%
  • Waterman lighterman
    11%
  • Plumber
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    81%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    4%
  • Dom Duties Unpd
    2%
  • Silk Winder
    2%

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Census Records

There are 9,000 census records available for the last name Riseley. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Riseley 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 6,000 immigration records available for the last name Riseley. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Riseley. For the veterans among your Riseley ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Riseley lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2003, in the United States, Riseley life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1957, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Riseley in 1957 was 33, and 87 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Riseley 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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