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Risvold Family History

Risvold 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: Rispoli, Griswold, Ringold, Reynold, Rishell, Driscoll, Ruvolo

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Where is the Risvold family from?

You can see how Risvold families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Risvold family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Risvold families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 4 Risvold families living in Saskatchewan. This was 100% of all the recorded Risvold's in Canada. Saskatchewan had the highest population of Risvold families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Risvold 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 Risvold ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman was the top reported job for people in the USA named Risvold. 67% of Risvold men worked as a Salesman.

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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

  • Salesman
    67%
  • Farmer
    34%

What Risvold family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 692 census records available for the last name Risvold. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Risvold 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 323 immigration records available for the last name Risvold. 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 122 military records available for the last name Risvold. For the veterans among your Risvold ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Risvold lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2004, in the United States, Risvold life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1983, and highest in 1970. The average life expectancy for Risvold in 1966 was 61, and 86 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Risvold 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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