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Rissoff Family History

Rissoff 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: Rosoff, Kristoff, Kossoff, Risso, Bishoff, Christoff, Riss, Bisson

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Where is the Rissoff family from?

You can see how Rissoff families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rissoff family name was found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there was 1 Rissoff family living in Quebec. This was 100% of all the recorded Rissoff's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Rissoff families in 1911.
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Census Records

There are 9 census records available for the last name Rissoff. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rissoff 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 12 immigration records available for the last name Rissoff. 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 military records available for the last name Rissoff. For the veterans among your Rissoff ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rissoff lifespan?

Between 1961 and 1969, in the United States, Rissoff life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1961, and highest in 1969. The average life expectancy for Rissoff in 1961 was 42, and 70 in 1969.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rissoff 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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