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Risbeth Family History

Risbeth 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: Risberg, Roseth, Rieth, Nisbett, Nisbet, Isbell, Risher, Rishell

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Where is the Risbeth family from?

You can see how Risbeth families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Risbeth family name was found in Scotland in 1891. In 1891 there were 4 Risbeth families living in Berwickshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Risbeth's in Scotland. Berwickshire had the highest population of Risbeth families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 12 census records available for the last name Risbeth. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Risbeth 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 Risbeth. 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 4 military records available for the last name Risbeth. For the veterans among your Risbeth ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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