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Rishen Family History

Rishen 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: Risher, Rishel, Risen, Risden, Fisher, Shen, Rishell, Eisen, Fishel

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Where is the Rishen family from?

You can see how Rishen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rishen family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Rishen family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Rishen's in USA. New York had the highest population of Rishen families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rishen 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 135 census records available for the last name Rishen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rishen 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 11 immigration records available for the last name Rishen. 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 11 military records available for the last name Rishen. For the veterans among your Rishen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rishen lifespan?

Between 1964 and 1983, in the United States, Rishen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Rishen in 1964 was 76, and 90 in 1983.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Rishen

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rishen 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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