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Risola Family History

Risola 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: Isola, Sola, Pesola, Riso, Rosol, Viola, Raiola, Disla, Ripoll

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Where is the Risola family from?

You can see how Risola families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Risola family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Risola family living in Massachusetts. This was about 33% of all the recorded Risola's in USA. Massachusetts and 2 other states had the highest population of Risola families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Risola 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 Risola ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Iceman was the top reported job for people in the USA named Risola. 50% of Risola men worked as an Iceman.

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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

  • Iceman
    50%
  • Presser
    50%

What Risola family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 141 census records available for the last name Risola. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Risola 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 110 immigration records available for the last name Risola. 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 36 military records available for the last name Risola. For the veterans among your Risola ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Risola lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Risola life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Risola in 1964 was 81, and 54 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Risola

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Risola 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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