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Rissien Family History

Rissien 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: Nissen, Rissman, Riessen, Russian, Rossin, Bissen, Risse, Riskin

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Where is the Rissien family from?

You can see how Rissien families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rissien family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Rissien family living in Iowa. This was 100% of all the recorded Rissien's in USA. Iowa had the highest population of Rissien families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rissien 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 38 census records available for the last name Rissien. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rissien 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 3 immigration records available for the last name Rissien. 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 4 military records available for the last name Rissien. For the veterans among your Rissien ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rissien lifespan?

Between 1994 and 2001, in the United States, Rissien life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1998, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Rissien in 1994 was 84, and 92 in 2001.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Rissien

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rissien 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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