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Risbridger Family History

Risbridger Surname Meaning

from Middle English ris(h) ‘brushwood’ (Old English hrīs) + brigge ‘bridge’ + -er suffix for someone who lived near or was the keeper of a bridge made of brushwood.

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Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Risbridger family from?

You can see how Risbridger families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Risbridger family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Risbridger families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 142 Risbridger families living in Surrey. This was about 78% of all the recorded Risbridger's in United Kingdom. Surrey had the highest population of Risbridger families in 1891.
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What did your Risbridger ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Risbridger. 28% of Risbridger men worked as a General Labourer and 78% of Risbridger women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Risbridger were Bricklayer and Domestic Service.

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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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • General Labourer
    28%
  • Manufacturing Engineer
    19%
  • Builders Labourer
    19%
  • Bricklayer
    19%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    78%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    7%
  • Domestic Servant
    7%
  • Domestic Service
    5%

What Risbridger family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 7,000 census records available for the last name Risbridger. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Risbridger 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 472 immigration records available for the last name Risbridger. 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 227 military records available for the last name Risbridger. For the veterans among your Risbridger ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Risbridger lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2003, in the United States, Risbridger life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Risbridger in 1965 was 75, and 98 in 2003.

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