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Risard Family History

Risard 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: Rivard, Rinard, Ricard, Rikard, Izard, Linard, Pinard, Ribar, Picard

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Where is the Risard family from?

You can see how Risard families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Risard family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Risard families were found in USA in 1880, and Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 6 Risard families living in Quebec. This was 100% of all the recorded Risard's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Risard families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Risard 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 78 census records available for the last name Risard. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Risard 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 17 immigration records available for the last name Risard. 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 15 military records available for the last name Risard. For the veterans among your Risard ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Risard lifespan?

Between 1968 and 1988, in the United States, Risard life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Risard in 1968 was 89, and 92 in 1988.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Risard 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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