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Rissacher Family History

Rissacher 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: Visscher, Risher, Richer, Reuscher, Rauscher, Fischer, Mosbacher

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Where is the Rissacher family from?

You can see how Rissacher families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rissacher family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Rissacher family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Rissacher's in USA. New York had the highest population of Rissacher families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rissacher 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 27 census records available for the last name Rissacher. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rissacher 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 22 immigration records available for the last name Rissacher. 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 12 military records available for the last name Rissacher. For the veterans among your Rissacher ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rissacher lifespan?

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

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rissacher 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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