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Risebrook Family History

Risebrook 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: Rosebrook, Rosebrock, Westbrook, Lashbrook, Ashbrook, Seabrook

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Where is the Risebrook family from?

You can see how Risebrook families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Risebrook family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1891. The most Risebrook families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 20 Risebrook families living in Norfolk. This was about 91% of all the recorded Risebrook's in United Kingdom. Norfolk had the highest population of Risebrook families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Risebrook surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Risebrook ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Cowman and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Risebrook. 100% of Risebrook men worked as a Cowman and 100% of Risebrook women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

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Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • Cowman
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Risebrook family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 595 census records available for the last name Risebrook. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Risebrook 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 58 immigration records available for the last name Risebrook. 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 53 military records available for the last name Risebrook. For the veterans among your Risebrook ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Risebrook lifespan?

Between 1972 and 1986, in the United States, Risebrook life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Risebrook in 1972 was 83, and 93 in 1986.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Risebrook 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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