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Risika Family History

Risika 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: Riska, Risi, Siska, Miska, Frisina, Osika, Ziska, Risk, Triska

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Where is the Risika family from?

You can see how Risika families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Risika family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Risika family living in Kentucky. This was 100% of all the recorded Risika's in USA. Kentucky had the highest population of Risika families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Risika 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 30 census records available for the last name Risika. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Risika 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 22 immigration records available for the last name Risika. 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 Risika. For the veterans among your Risika ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Risika lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2001, in the United States, Risika life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2001, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Risika in 1965 was 79, and 41 in 2001.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Risika

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Risika 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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