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Rishmiller Family History

Rishmiller 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: Rissmiller, Rismiller, Rossmiller, Kitzmiller, Weismiller, Buchmiller

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Where is the Rishmiller family from?

You can see how Rishmiller families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rishmiller family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Rishmiller family living in Minnesota. This was about 50% of all the recorded Rishmiller's in USA. Minnesota and 1 other state had the highest population of Rishmiller families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 22 census records available for the last name Rishmiller. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rishmiller 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 17 immigration records available for the last name Rishmiller. 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 4 military records available for the last name Rishmiller. For the veterans among your Rishmiller ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rishmiller lifespan?

Between 1966 and 1994, in the United States, Rishmiller life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1966, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Rishmiller in 1966 was 83, and 98 in 1994.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rishmiller 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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