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Rissley Family History

Rissley 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: Nissley, Risley, Rissler, Ridley, Insley, Richley, Riley, Sisley

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Where is the Rissley family from?

You can see how Rissley families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rissley family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Rissley families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 2 Rissley families living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Rissley's in USA. New York had the highest population of Rissley families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rissley 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 137 census records available for the last name Rissley. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rissley 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 18 immigration records available for the last name Rissley. 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 30 military records available for the last name Rissley. For the veterans among your Rissley ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rissley lifespan?

Between 1978 and 2003, in the United States, Rissley life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 1978. The average life expectancy for Rissley in 1978 was 74, and 64 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Rissley

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rissley 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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