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Rishe Family History

Rishe 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: Risher, Rise, Rish, Rishel, Risse, Riche, Riske, Rische, Fisher, Rich

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Where is the Rishe family from?

You can see how Rishe families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rishe family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Rishe families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 5 Rishe families living in British Columbia. This was about 83% of all the recorded Rishe's in Canada. British Columbia had the highest population of Rishe families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rishe 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 Rishe ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Rishe. 37% of Rishe men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Rishe women worked as a Clerk. Some less common occupations for Americans named Rishe were Painter and Stenographer.

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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

  • Laborer
    37%
  • Farmer
    28%
  • Clerk
    19%
  • Painter
    19%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    50%
  • Stenographer
    50%

What Rishe family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 780 census records available for the last name Rishe. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rishe 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 54 immigration records available for the last name Rishe. 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 80 military records available for the last name Rishe. For the veterans among your Rishe ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rishe lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Rishe life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1963, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Rishe in 1963 was 47, and 106 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Rishe

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rishe 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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