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Rispen Family History

Rispen 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: Crispen, Risen, Risden, Risher, Crispin, Eisen, Nissen, Ringen

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Where is the Rispen family from?

You can see how Rispen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rispen family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1891 and 1920. The most Rispen families were found in Scotland in 1891. In 1911 there was 1 Rispen family living in Quebec. This was 100% of all the recorded Rispen's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Rispen families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rispen 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 245 census records available for the last name Rispen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rispen 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 23 immigration records available for the last name Rispen. 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 12 military records available for the last name Rispen. For the veterans among your Rispen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rispen lifespan?

Between 1965 and 1998, in the United States, Rispen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1965, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Rispen in 1965 was 67, and 98 in 1998.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Rispen

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rispen 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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