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Rishi Family History

Rishi Surname Meaning

Hindu and Sikh ultimately from Sanskrit ṛṣi ‘sage’.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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You can see how Rishi families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rishi family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Rishi families living in California. This was about 50% of all the recorded Rishi's in USA. California had the highest population of Rishi families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 55 census records available for the last name Rishi. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rishi 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 74 immigration records available for the last name Rishi. 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 20 military records available for the last name Rishi. For the veterans among your Rishi ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rishi lifespan?

Between 1996 and 1999, in the United States, Rishi life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Rishi in 1996 was 78, and 81 in 1999.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rishi 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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