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Risl Family History

Risl 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: Risi, Rise, Riss, Riso, Ris, Risk, Rish, Rill, Rist, Riel

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Where is the Risl family from?

You can see how Risl families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Risl family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Risl family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Risl's in USA. New York had the highest population of Risl families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Risl 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 Risl ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Risl. 100% of Risl 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
    100%

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Census Records

There are 64 census records available for the last name Risl. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Risl 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 12 immigration records available for the last name Risl. 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 5 military records available for the last name Risl. For the veterans among your Risl ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Risl lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Risl 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 Risl

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