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Risett Family History

Risett 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: Rivett, Rosett, Isett, Privett, Rowett, Russett, Rise, Minett, Roseth

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Where is the Risett family from?

You can see how Risett families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Risett family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Risett families were found in USA in 1920, and United Kingdom in 1891. In 1920 there were 2 Risett families living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Risett's in USA. New York had the highest population of Risett families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 49 census records available for the last name Risett. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Risett 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Risett. 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 4 military records available for the last name Risett. For the veterans among your Risett ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Risett 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.

Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Risett

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