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Riskin Family History

Riskin Surname Meaning

Jewish (eastern Ashkenazic): from the female personal name Riske a Yiddish pet form derived from the full form Rivke (see Rebecca).

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Riskin family from?

You can see how Riskin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Riskin family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Riskin families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 3 Riskin families living in Manitoba. This was about 60% of all the recorded Riskin's in Canada. Manitoba had the highest population of Riskin families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Riskin 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 Riskin ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Bookkeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Riskin. 21% of Riskin men worked as a Salesman and 34% of Riskin women worked as a Bookkeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Riskin were Manager and Stenographer.

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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 Male Occupations In 1940

  • Salesman
    21%
  • Jeweler
    15%
  • Clerk
    12%
  • Manager
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Bookkeeper
    34%
  • Helper
    17%
  • Secretary
    17%
  • Stenographer
    17%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Riskin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Riskin 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 765 immigration records available for the last name Riskin. 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 235 military records available for the last name Riskin. For the veterans among your Riskin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Riskin lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2004, in the United States, Riskin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Riskin in 1958 was 74, and 87 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Riskin 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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