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Riesop Family History

Riesop 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: Resop, Ries, Grieshop, Rieser, Riso, Riesen, Ritson, Rison, Kiesow

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Where is the Riesop family from?

You can see how Riesop families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Riesop family name was found in Scotland in 1851. In 1851 there was 1 Riesop family living in Argyll. This was 100% of all the recorded Riesop's in Scotland. Argyll had the highest population of Riesop families in 1851.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Riesop 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 75 census records available for the last name Riesop. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Riesop 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 7 immigration records available for the last name Riesop. 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 Riesop. For the veterans among your Riesop ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Riesop lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2003, in the United States, Riesop life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1965, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Riesop in 1965 was 44, and 81 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Riesop

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Riesop 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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