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Rishavy Family History

Rishavy 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: Rysavy, Risher, Rishell, Richley, Richey, Wishart, Isham, Risby

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Where is the Rishavy family from?

You can see how Rishavy families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rishavy family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 14 Rishavy families living in Minnesota. This was about 70% of all the recorded Rishavy's in USA. Minnesota had the highest population of Rishavy families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rishavy 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 Rishavy ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Engineer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Rishavy. 50% of Rishavy men worked as an Engineer and 100% of Rishavy women worked as a Stenographer.

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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

  • Engineer
    50%
  • Laborer
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    100%

What Rishavy family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 302 census records available for the last name Rishavy. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rishavy 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 Rishavy. 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 44 military records available for the last name Rishavy. For the veterans among your Rishavy ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rishavy lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Rishavy life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Rishavy in 1962 was 81, and 82 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rishavy 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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