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Rismay Family History

Rismay 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: Ismay, Rosman, Lisman, Rissman, Reisman, Risby, Risley, Wisman

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Where is the Rismay family from?

You can see how Rismay families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rismay family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 3 Rismay families living in Ohio. This was 100% of all the recorded Rismay's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Rismay families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rismay 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 13 census records available for the last name Rismay. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rismay 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Rismay. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Rismay. For the veterans among your Rismay ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rismay lifespan?

Between 1992 and 2004, in the United States, Rismay life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2004, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Rismay in 1992 was 62, and 3 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rismay 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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