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Riselay Family History

Riselay 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: Risley, Wisely, Wiseley, Rielly, Isely, Riely, Roseman, Nissley

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Where is the Riselay family from?

You can see how Riselay families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Riselay family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Riselay families were found in USA in 1920, and Canada in 1911. In 1911 there was 1 Riselay family living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Riselay's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Riselay families in 1911.
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Census Records

There are 165 census records available for the last name Riselay. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Riselay 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 28 immigration records available for the last name Riselay. 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 31 military records available for the last name Riselay. For the veterans among your Riselay ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Riselay lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2001, in the United States, Riselay life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1957, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Riselay in 1957 was 48, and 84 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Riselay 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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