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Risdhal Family History

Risdhal 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: Rishel, Rindal, Risher, Windham, Rishell, Sridhar, Fishel, Riddell

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Where is the Risdhal family from?

You can see how Risdhal families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Risdhal family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Risdhal family living in Iowa. This was 100% of all the recorded Risdhal's in USA. Iowa had the highest population of Risdhal families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Risdhal 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 1 census records available for the last name Risdhal. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Risdhal 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Risdhal. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Risdhal. For the veterans among your Risdhal ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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