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Risius Family History

Risius 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: Rasmus, Risi, Riss, Fiscus, Riis, Reishus, Rimkus, Rising, Dinius

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Where is the Risius family from?

You can see how Risius families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Risius family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Risius families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 2 Risius families living in Michigan. This was about 50% of all the recorded Risius's in USA. Michigan and 1 other state had the highest population of Risius families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Risius 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 Risius ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Risius. 54% of Risius 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
    54%
  • Farm Labor
    31%
  • Wire Drawer
    16%

What Risius family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 548 census records available for the last name Risius. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Risius 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 90 immigration records available for the last name Risius. 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 45 military records available for the last name Risius. For the veterans among your Risius ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Risius lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2004, in the United States, Risius life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1988, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Risius in 1956 was 59, and 74 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Risius

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Risius 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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