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Rissanen Family History

Rissanen 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: Niskanen, Raisanen, Kissane, Nissen, Rossmann, Waisanen, Brissenden

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Where is the Rissanen family from?

You can see how Rissanen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rissanen family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Rissanen families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 5 Rissanen families living in Ontario. This was about 83% of all the recorded Rissanen's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Rissanen families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rissanen surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Rissanen ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Rissanen. 100% of Rissanen men worked as a Farmer.

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1921

  • Farmer
    100%

What Rissanen family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 477 census records available for the last name Rissanen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rissanen 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 790 immigration records available for the last name Rissanen. 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 116 military records available for the last name Rissanen. For the veterans among your Rissanen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rissanen lifespan?

Between 1940 and 2003, in the United States, Rissanen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1940, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Rissanen in 1940 was 32, and 96 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Rissanen

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rissanen 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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