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Rissis Family History

Rissis 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: Risi, Russi, Riss, Cassis, Riis, Reissig, Rossin, Kassis, Risse

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Where is the Rissis family from?

You can see how Rissis families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rissis family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Rissis family living in Minnesota. This was 100% of all the recorded Rissis's in USA. Minnesota had the highest population of Rissis families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 17 census records available for the last name Rissis. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rissis 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 15 immigration records available for the last name Rissis. 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 2 military records available for the last name Rissis. For the veterans among your Rissis ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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