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Risdorfer Family History

Risdorfer 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: Reisdorf, Arndorfer, Rinderer, Riederer, Risher, Dormer, Storer

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Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Risdorfer 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 22 census records available for the last name Risdorfer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Risdorfer 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 Risdorfer. 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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There are 11 military records available for the last name Risdorfer. For the veterans among your Risdorfer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Risdorfer lifespan?

Between 1970 and 2001, in the United States, Risdorfer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1998, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Risdorfer in 1970 was 87, and 77 in 2001.

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