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Risbar Family History

Risbar 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: Ribar, Risher, Riba, Risberg, Ribas, Risler, Rieber, Riser, Risner

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Where is the Risbar family from?

You can see how Risbar families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Risbar family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 3 Risbar families living in Massachusetts. This was 100% of all the recorded Risbar's in USA. Massachusetts had the highest population of Risbar families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 9 census records available for the last name Risbar. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Risbar 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Risbar. 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 Risbar. For the veterans among your Risbar ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Risbar

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