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Risener Family History

Risener 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: Risner, Wisener, Ridener, Misener, Rosener, Risher, Reisner, Diener

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Where is the Risener family from?

You can see how Risener families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Risener family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Risener families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 5 Risener families living in Lancashire. This was 100% of all the recorded Risener's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Risener families in 1891.
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What did your Risener ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Fill Shuttles were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Risener. 60% of Risener men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Risener women worked as a Fill Shuttles.

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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

  • Farmer
    60%
  • Salesman
    14%
  • Labor
    14%
  • Laborer
    14%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Fill Shuttles
    100%

What Risener family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Risener. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Risener 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 46 immigration records available for the last name Risener. 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 335 military records available for the last name Risener. For the veterans among your Risener ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Risener lifespan?

Between 1949 and 2004, in the United States, Risener life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1949, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Risener in 1949 was 33, and 63 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Risener

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Risener 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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