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Risewick Family History

Risewick 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: Fishwick, Senick, Rasnick, Beswick, Roderick, Rieck, Swick, Remick

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Where is the Risewick family from?

You can see how Risewick families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Risewick family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Risewick families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 2 Risewick families living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Risewick's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Risewick families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Risewick surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Risewick ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Truck Driver and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Risewick. 50% of Risewick men worked as a Truck Driver and 100% of Risewick women worked as a Housewife.

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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

  • Truck Driver
    50%
  • Service Man
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    100%

What Risewick family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 445 census records available for the last name Risewick. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Risewick 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 14 immigration records available for the last name Risewick. 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 48 military records available for the last name Risewick. For the veterans among your Risewick ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Risewick lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2001, in the United States, Risewick life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1958, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Risewick in 1958 was 63, and 96 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Risewick 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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