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Risbrough Family History

Risbrough 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: Kimbrough, Rosborough, Rosebrough, Malbrough, Brough, Yarbrough

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Where is the Risbrough family from?

You can see how Risbrough families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Risbrough family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Risbrough families were found in USA in 1880, and United Kingdom in 1891. In 1911 there were 8 Risbrough families living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Risbrough's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Risbrough families in 1911.
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Census Records

There are 180 census records available for the last name Risbrough. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Risbrough 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 6 immigration records available for the last name Risbrough. 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 20 military records available for the last name Risbrough. For the veterans among your Risbrough ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Risbrough lifespan?

Between 1975 and 1997, in the United States, Risbrough life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Risbrough in 1975 was 40, and 62 in 1997.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Risbrough 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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