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Risenhoover Family History

Risenhoover Surname Meaning

Americanized form of Riesenhuber a distinguishing nickname for a farmer (see Huber) who lived by a forest chute or track along which felled trees were transported.

Riese (from Middle High German rise ‘channel’).

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Risenhoover family from?

You can see how Risenhoover families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Risenhoover family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Risenhoover families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 4 Risenhoover families living in Missouri. This was 100% of all the recorded Risenhoover's in USA. Missouri had the highest population of Risenhoover families in 1840.
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What did your Risenhoover ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Risenhoover. 53% of Risenhoover men worked as a Farmer and 67% of Risenhoover women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Risenhoover were Clerk and Housekeeper.

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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
    53%
  • Laborer
    27%
  • Farming
    11%
  • Clerk
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    67%
  • Housekeeper
    34%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Risenhoover. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Risenhoover 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 24 immigration records available for the last name Risenhoover. 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 293 military records available for the last name Risenhoover. For the veterans among your Risenhoover ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Risenhoover lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Risenhoover life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1969. The average life expectancy for Risenhoover in 1962 was 79, and 64 in 2004.

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