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Risanek Family History

Risanek 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: Risner, Raisanen, Krivanek, Simanek, Romanek, Pisarek, Rank, Rusak

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Where is the Risanek family from?

You can see how Risanek families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Risanek family name was found in Scotland in 1861. In 1861 there was 1 Risanek family living in Aberdeenshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Risanek's in Scotland. Aberdeenshire had the highest population of Risanek families in 1861.
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Census Records

There are 6 census records available for the last name Risanek. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Risanek 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 25 immigration records available for the last name Risanek. 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 6 military records available for the last name Risanek. For the veterans among your Risanek ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Risanek lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2003, in the United States, Risanek life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1997, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Risanek in 1967 was 73, and 79 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Risanek 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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