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Risenbeck Family History

Risenbeck 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: Rosenbeck, Rodenbeck, Rosenberg, Eisenbach, Eisenberg, Rosenbrock

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Where is the Risenbeck family from?

You can see how Risenbeck families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Risenbeck family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Risenbeck families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 5 Risenbeck families living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Risenbeck's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Risenbeck families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 35 census records available for the last name Risenbeck. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Risenbeck 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 11 immigration records available for the last name Risenbeck. 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 Risenbeck. For the veterans among your Risenbeck ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Risenbeck lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Risenbeck 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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