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Risbrook Family History

Risbrook 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: Rosebrook, Hasbrook, Alsbrook, Timbrook, Holbrook, Brook, Disbrow

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Where is the Risbrook family from?

You can see how Risbrook families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Risbrook family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Risbrook families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 2 Risbrook families living in Suffolk. This was about 67% of all the recorded Risbrook's in United Kingdom. Suffolk had the highest population of Risbrook families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Risbrook 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 Risbrook ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Machinist shirts pyjama was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Risbrook. 100% of Risbrook women worked as a Machinist shirts pyjama.

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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

  • Machinist shirts pyjama
    100%

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Census Records

There are 130 census records available for the last name Risbrook. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Risbrook 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 94 immigration records available for the last name Risbrook. 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 11 military records available for the last name Risbrook. For the veterans among your Risbrook ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Risbrook lifespan?

Between 1977 and 2003, in the United States, Risbrook life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2002, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Risbrook in 1977 was 78, and 82 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Risbrook

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Risbrook 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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