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Risp Family History

Risp 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: Crisp, Ripp, Risi, Rise, Riss, Rasp, Riso, Ris, Risk, Rish

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Where is the Risp family from?

You can see how Risp families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Risp family name was found in the UK in 1891. In 1891 there was 1 Risp family living in Essex. This was 100% of all the recorded Risp's in United Kingdom. Essex had the highest population of Risp families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Risp 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 44 census records available for the last name Risp. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Risp 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 19 immigration records available for the last name Risp. 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 4 military records available for the last name Risp. For the veterans among your Risp ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Risp lifespan?

Average Risp life expectancy in 1976 was 83 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 70.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Risp 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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