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Risetter Family History

Risetter 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: Setter, Riester, Ritter, Fisette, Retter, Rister, Rastetter, Rivette

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Where is the Risetter family from?

You can see how Risetter families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Risetter family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Risetter families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 30 Risetter families living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Risetter's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Risetter families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Risetter 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 Risetter ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Risetter. 78% of Risetter men worked as a Farmer.

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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 1940

  • Farmer
    78%
  • Farm Hand
    23%

What Risetter family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 420 census records available for the last name Risetter. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Risetter 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 23 immigration records available for the last name Risetter. 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 35 military records available for the last name Risetter. For the veterans among your Risetter ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Risetter lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2002, in the United States, Risetter life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Risetter in 1963 was 72, and 75 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Risetter

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Risetter 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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