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Risle Family History

Risle 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: Rise, Risler, Risley, Risse, Riske, Lisle, Hisle, Isle, Rose, Pille

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Where is the Risle family from?

You can see how Risle families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Risle family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Risle families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 4 Risle families living in Ohio. This was about 80% of all the recorded Risle's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Risle families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Risle 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 232 census records available for the last name Risle. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Risle 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 37 immigration records available for the last name Risle. 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 42 military records available for the last name Risle. For the veterans among your Risle ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Risle lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Risle 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 Risle

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