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Risdorph Family History

Risdorph 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: Casdorph, Randolph, Reisdorf, Risdon, Rudolph, Bishop, Risher

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Where is the Risdorph family from?

You can see how Risdorph families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Risdorph family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 4 Risdorph families living in Michigan. This was about 57% of all the recorded Risdorph's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Risdorph families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 66 census records available for the last name Risdorph. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Risdorph 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Risdorph. 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 12 military records available for the last name Risdorph. For the veterans among your Risdorph ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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