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Rissetto Family History

Rissetto 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: Rossetto, Russett, Grissett, Bissette, Bissett, Rossitto, Rossetti

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Where is the Rissetto family from?

You can see how Rissetto families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rissetto family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Rissetto families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 6 Rissetto families living in New York. This was about 40% of all the recorded Rissetto's in USA. New York had the highest population of Rissetto families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rissetto 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 Rissetto ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Rissetto. 25% of Rissetto men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Rissetto women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Rissetto were Salesman and Typist.

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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

  • Laborer
    25%
  • Manager
    25%
  • Truck Driver
    25%
  • Salesman
    25%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    50%
  • Typist
    50%

What Rissetto family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 653 census records available for the last name Rissetto. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rissetto 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 162 immigration records available for the last name Rissetto. 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 73 military records available for the last name Rissetto. For the veterans among your Rissetto ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rissetto lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2003, in the United States, Rissetto life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Rissetto in 1967 was 71, and 89 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Rissetto

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rissetto 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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