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Risom Family History

Risom 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: Riso, Rison, Isom, Som, Raso, Risi, Rise, Riehm, Sison, Riss

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Where is the Risom family from?

You can see how Risom families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Risom family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Risom family living in Illinois. This was about 33% of all the recorded Risom's in USA. Illinois and 1 other state had the highest population of Risom families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Risom 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 52 census records available for the last name Risom. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Risom 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 88 immigration records available for the last name Risom. 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 8 military records available for the last name Risom. For the veterans among your Risom ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Risom lifespan?

Between 1970 and 2000, in the United States, Risom life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Risom in 1970 was 79, and 81 in 2000.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Risom

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Risom 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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