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Risey Family History

Risey 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: Riley, Rise, Rasey, Riser, Risby, Risley, Risen, Riney, Hisey, Rose

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Where is the Risey family from?

You can see how Risey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Risey family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Risey families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 5 Risey families living in Texas. This was about 36% of all the recorded Risey's in USA. Texas had the highest population of Risey families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Risey surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 197 census records available for the last name Risey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Risey 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 19 immigration records available for the last name Risey. 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 247 military records available for the last name Risey. For the veterans among your Risey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Risey lifespan?

Between 1963 and 1998, in the United States, Risey life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1987, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Risey in 1963 was 79, and 75 in 1998.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Risey 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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