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Risly Family History

Risly 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: Risby, Risley, Nisly, Riely, Lilly, Ridley, Tilly, Risi, Riley

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Where is the Risly family from?

You can see how Risly families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Risly family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Risly families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 3 Risly families living in New York. This was about 50% of all the recorded Risly's in USA. New York had the highest population of Risly families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Risly 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 347 census records available for the last name Risly. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Risly 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 14 immigration records available for the last name Risly. 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 47 military records available for the last name Risly. For the veterans among your Risly ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Risly lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Risly 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.

Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Risly

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