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Risbin Family History

Risbin 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: Riskin, Brisbin, Rubin, Crispin, Ruskin, Risi, Brislin, Raskin, Robin

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Where is the Risbin family from?

You can see how Risbin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Risbin family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Risbin families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 10 Risbin families living in Illinois. This was about 56% of all the recorded Risbin's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Risbin families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Risbin surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Risbin ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Guilt Weaver was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Risbin. 50% of Risbin women worked as a Guilt Weaver.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

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Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Guilt Weaver
    50%
  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    50%

What Risbin family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 179 census records available for the last name Risbin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Risbin 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 11 immigration records available for the last name Risbin. 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 Risbin. For the veterans among your Risbin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Risbin lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2003, in the United States, Risbin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1991, and highest in 1977. The average life expectancy for Risbin in 1966 was 72, and 81 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Risbin

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Risbin 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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