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Risely Family History

Risely Surname Meaning

see Risley.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Risely family from?

You can see how Risely families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Risely family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Risely families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 16 Risely families living in London. This was about 31% of all the recorded Risely's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Risely families in 1891.
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What did your Risely ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Risely. 91% of Risely 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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    91%
  • (part Government) Machine Overlocker (hosiery)
    10%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Risely. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Risely 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 155 immigration records available for the last name Risely. 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 137 military records available for the last name Risely. For the veterans among your Risely ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Risely lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Risely life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2002, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Risely in 1962 was 58, and 68 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Risely 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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