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Rissoch Family History

Rissoch 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: Risch, Risso, Rich, Hirsch, Roch, Kirsch, Rasch, Rensch, Issac

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Where is the Rissoch family from?

You can see how Rissoch families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rissoch family name was found in the UK, and Scotland between 1861 and 1891. The most Rissoch families were found in United Kingdom in 1891, and Scotland in 1861. In 1891 there was 1 Rissoch family living in Cumberland. This was 100% of all the recorded Rissoch's in United Kingdom. Cumberland had the highest population of Rissoch families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 4 census records available for the last name Rissoch. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rissoch 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Rissoch. 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 Rissoch. For the veterans among your Rissoch ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rissoch lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rissoch 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.

Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Rissoch

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