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Risdel Family History

Risdel 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: Riedel, Rishel, Riddel, Risden, Tisdel, Risher, Rider, Rishell

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Where is the Risdel family from?

You can see how Risdel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Risdel family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Risdel families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 5 Risdel families living in New York. This was about 83% of all the recorded Risdel's in USA. New York had the highest population of Risdel families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 79 census records available for the last name Risdel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Risdel 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 18 immigration records available for the last name Risdel. 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 13 military records available for the last name Risdel. For the veterans among your Risdel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Risdel lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Risdel 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.

Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Risdel

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