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Rishebarger Family History

Rishebarger 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: Hashbarger, Riddlebarger, Linebarger, Winebarger, Isenbarger

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Where is the Rishebarger family from?

You can see how Rishebarger families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rishebarger family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Rishebarger families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 67% of all the recorded Rishebarger's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Rishebarger families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rishebarger surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

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Census Records

There are 116 census records available for the last name Rishebarger. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rishebarger 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 15 immigration records available for the last name Rishebarger. 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 27 military records available for the last name Rishebarger. For the veterans among your Rishebarger ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rishebarger lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2003, in the United States, Rishebarger life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1987, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Rishebarger in 1968 was 83, and 90 in 2003.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rishebarger 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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