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Risland Family History

Risland 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: Island, Rieland, Ritland, Rowland, Ryland, Roseland, Osland, Wieland

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Where is the Risland family from?

You can see how Risland families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Risland family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1840 and 1891. The most Risland families were found in USA in 1880. In 1871 there were 6 Risland families living in Renfrewshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Risland's in Scotland. Renfrewshire had the highest population of Risland families in 1871.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Risland 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 Risland ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Carpenter was the top reported job for people in the USA named Risland. 67% of Risland men worked as a Carpenter.

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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

  • Carpenter
    67%
  • Laborer
    34%

What Risland family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 150 census records available for the last name Risland. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Risland 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 47 immigration records available for the last name Risland. 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 49 military records available for the last name Risland. For the veterans among your Risland ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Risland lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2004, in the United States, Risland life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1990, and highest in 1969. The average life expectancy for Risland in 1969 was 81, and 71 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Risland

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Risland 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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