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Rishwain Family History

Rishwain 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: Swain, Richman, Krishnan, Mishkin, Richwine, Rissman, Mcswain

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What did your Rishwain ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Clerk was the top reported job for people in the USA named Rishwain. 100% of Rishwain men worked as a Clerk.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    100%

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Census Records

There are 60 census records available for the last name Rishwain. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rishwain 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 36 immigration records available for the last name Rishwain. 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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There are 29 military records available for the last name Rishwain. For the veterans among your Rishwain ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rishwain lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2002, in the United States, Rishwain life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Rishwain in 1967 was 75, and 84 in 2002.

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