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Risedorf Family History

Risedorf 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, Kasdorf, Isadore, Riser, Rieder, Risdon, Sisemore, Indorf

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Where is the Risedorf family from?

You can see how Risedorf families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Risedorf family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Risedorf families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 2 Risedorf families living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Risedorf's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Risedorf families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Risedorf 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 Risedorf ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Common Labor was the top reported job for people in the USA named Risedorf. 50% of Risedorf men worked as a Common Labor.

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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 1940

  • Common Labor
    50%
  • Carpenter
    50%

What Risedorf family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 832 census records available for the last name Risedorf. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Risedorf 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 19 immigration records available for the last name Risedorf. 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 98 military records available for the last name Risedorf. For the veterans among your Risedorf ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Risedorf lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Risedorf life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Risedorf in 1963 was 73, and 81 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Risedorf

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Risedorf 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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