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Rissia Family History

Rissia 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: Issa, Risi, Russi, Riss, Rissman, Reissig, Russian, Rossin, Risse

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Where is the Rissia family from?

You can see how Rissia families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rissia family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Rissia family living in California. This was about 50% of all the recorded Rissia's in USA. California and 1 other state had the highest population of Rissia families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 21 census records available for the last name Rissia. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rissia 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 7 immigration records available for the last name Rissia. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Rissia. For the veterans among your Rissia ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Rissia

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