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Riscen Family History

Riscen 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: Risen, Risden, Risher, Eisen, Nissen, Ringen, Rise, Rosen, Risler

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Where is the Riscen family from?

You can see how Riscen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Riscen family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Riscen families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there was 1 Riscen family living in Saskatchewan. This was 100% of all the recorded Riscen's in Canada. Saskatchewan had the highest population of Riscen families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Riscen surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 42 census records available for the last name Riscen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Riscen 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 39 immigration records available for the last name Riscen. 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 17 military records available for the last name Riscen. For the veterans among your Riscen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Riscen lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2004, in the United States, Riscen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Riscen in 1966 was 61, and 64 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Riscen 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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