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Rissel Family History

Rissel 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: Rassel, Ressel, Rishel, Risse, Trissel, Rossel, Gissel, Missel

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Where is the Rissel family from?

You can see how Rissel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rissel family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Rissel families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 3 Rissel families living in Manitoba. This was about 50% of all the recorded Rissel's in Canada. Manitoba and 1 other province had the highest population of Rissel families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rissel 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 Rissel ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Rissel. 36% of Rissel men worked as a Farmer and 50% of Rissel women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Rissel were Butcher and File Clerk.

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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

  • Farmer
    36%
  • Salesman
    16%
  • Laborer
    16%
  • Butcher
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    50%
  • File Clerk
    50%

What Rissel family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Rissel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rissel 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 298 immigration records available for the last name Rissel. 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 472 military records available for the last name Rissel. For the veterans among your Rissel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rissel lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2004, in the United States, Rissel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2003, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Rissel in 1960 was 56, and 65 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Rissel

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rissel 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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