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Rissot Family History

Rissot 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: Risso, Tissot, Riss, Bisson, Riso, Rosson, Sisson, Rosso, Bisset

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Where is the Rissot family from?

You can see how Rissot families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rissot family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Rissot families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 2 Rissot families living in Maryland. This was 100% of all the recorded Rissot's in USA. Maryland had the highest population of Rissot families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rissot 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 Rissot ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Stenographer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Rissot. 100% of Rissot women worked as a Stenographer.

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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 Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    100%

What Rissot family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 16 census records available for the last name Rissot. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rissot 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 5 immigration records available for the last name Rissot. 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 military records available for the last name Rissot. For the veterans among your Rissot ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rissot lifespan?

Between 1965 and 1975, in the United States, Rissot life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1965. The average life expectancy for Rissot in 1965 was 59, and 58 in 1975.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Rissot

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rissot 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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