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Risnes Family History

Risnes 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, Rines, Risher, Reisner, Hines, Ries, Raines, Rinne, Vignes

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Where is the Risnes family from?

You can see how Risnes families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Risnes family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Risnes families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1880 there was 1 Risnes family living in Iowa. This was 100% of all the recorded Risnes's in USA. Iowa had the highest population of Risnes families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Risnes 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 Risnes ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Carpenter was the top reported job for people in the USA named Risnes. 100% of Risnes men worked as a Carpenter.

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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

  • Carpenter
    100%

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Census Records

There are 109 census records available for the last name Risnes. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Risnes 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 240 immigration records available for the last name Risnes. 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 117 military records available for the last name Risnes. For the veterans among your Risnes ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Risnes lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2004, in the United States, Risnes life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2000, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Risnes in 1966 was 78, and 71 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Risnes 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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