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Riseham Family History

Riseham 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: Riehm, Isham, Grisham, Mileham, Ringham, Wisham, Risher, Windham

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Where is the Riseham family from?

You can see how Riseham families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Riseham family name was found in the UK in 1891. In 1891 there was 1 Riseham family living in Yorkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Riseham's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Riseham families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Riseham 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 463 census records available for the last name Riseham. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Riseham 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 Riseham. 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 Riseham. For the veterans among your Riseham ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Riseham

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