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Rispoli Family History

Rispoli Surname Meaning

Italian: patronymic or plural form of a derivative of the personal name Rispo which is probably of ancient Germanic origin.

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


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Where is the Rispoli family from?

You can see how Rispoli families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rispoli family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1891 and 1920. The most Rispoli families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 21 Rispoli families living in New York. This was about 45% of all the recorded Rispoli's in USA. New York had the highest population of Rispoli families in 1920.
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What did your Rispoli ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Seamstress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Rispoli. 31% of Rispoli men worked as a Laborer and 25% of Rispoli women worked as a Seamstress. Some less common occupations for Americans named Rispoli were Salesman and Saleslady.

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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
    31%
  • Proprietor
    6%
  • Truck Driver
    6%
  • Salesman
    5%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Seamstress
    25%
  • Operator
    19%
  • Packer
    19%
  • Saleslady
    13%

What Rispoli family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Rispoli. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rispoli 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Rispoli. 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 857 military records available for the last name Rispoli. For the veterans among your Rispoli ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rispoli lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2004, in the United States, Rispoli life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1959, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Rispoli in 1956 was 55, and 74 in 2004.

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