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Rissue Family History

Rissue 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: Risse, Tissue, Rise, Riss, Rosse, Rossum, Frisque, Cisse, Risser

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Where is the Rissue family from?

You can see how Rissue families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rissue family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 5 Rissue families living in Oregon. This was about 71% of all the recorded Rissue's in USA. Oregon had the highest population of Rissue families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rissue 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 Rissue ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Rissue. 100% of Rissue men worked as a Laborer.

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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
    100%

What Rissue family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 139 census records available for the last name Rissue. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rissue 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 1 immigration records available for the last name Rissue. 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 17 military records available for the last name Rissue. For the veterans among your Rissue ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rissue lifespan?

Between 1969 and 1979, in the United States, Rissue life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1976. The average life expectancy for Rissue in 1969 was 67, and 60 in 1979.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Rissue

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rissue 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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