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Risjord Family History

Risjord 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: Ricord, Risher, Record, Winford, Milford, Gifford, Radford, Sword

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Where is the Risjord family from?

You can see how Risjord families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Risjord family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Risjord families living in Washington. This was 100% of all the recorded Risjord's in USA. Washington had the highest population of Risjord families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Risjord surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Risjord ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Teacher was the top reported job for people in the USA named Risjord. 100% of Risjord women worked as a Teacher.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

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Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    100%

What Risjord family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 57 census records available for the last name Risjord. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Risjord 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 16 immigration records available for the last name Risjord. 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 5 military records available for the last name Risjord. For the veterans among your Risjord ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Risjord lifespan?

Between 1963 and 1992, in the United States, Risjord life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1963, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Risjord in 1963 was 50, and 86 in 1992.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Risjord

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Risjord 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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