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Risnel Family History

Risnel 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: Risner, Rishel, Risher, Reisner, Rishell, Rinne, Distel, Fishel

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Where is the Risnel family from?

You can see how Risnel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Risnel family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Risnel families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 6 Risnel families living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Risnel's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Risnel families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Risnel 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 22 census records available for the last name Risnel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Risnel 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 11 immigration records available for the last name Risnel. 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 Risnel. For the veterans among your Risnel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Risnel lifespan?

Between 1969 and 1997, in the United States, Risnel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Risnel in 1969 was 59, and 78 in 1997.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Risnel

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Risnel 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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