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Rishko Family History

Rishko 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: Risko, Risher, Misko, Riso, Lisko, Trisko, Risk, Rish, Rishel, Sisko

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Where is the Rishko family from?

You can see how Rishko families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rishko family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 5 Rishko families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 83% of all the recorded Rishko's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Rishko families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rishko 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 184 census records available for the last name Rishko. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rishko 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 12 immigration records available for the last name Rishko. 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 73 military records available for the last name Rishko. For the veterans among your Rishko ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rishko lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Rishko life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 1975. The average life expectancy for Rishko in 1964 was 74, and 83 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Rishko

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rishko 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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