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Risper Family History

Risper Surname Meaning

African American: unexplained.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Risper family from?

You can see how Risper families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Risper family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Risper families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there was 1 Risper family living in British Columbia. This was 100% of all the recorded Risper's in Canada. British Columbia had the highest population of Risper families in 1911.
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What did your Risper ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Laborer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Risper. 47% of Risper men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Risper women worked as a Laborer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Risper were Farm Labor and Housekeeper.

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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

  • Laborer
    47%
  • Farmer
    40%
  • Farm Labor
    14%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    50%
  • Housekeeper
    50%

What Risper family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 537 census records available for the last name Risper. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Risper 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 48 immigration records available for the last name Risper. 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 85 military records available for the last name Risper. For the veterans among your Risper ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Risper lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Risper life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Risper in 1963 was 85, and 52 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Risper

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Risper 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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